Sourcing Engineer

Jobvite, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Industries, based in Lincoln, NE, is seeking a Sourcing Engineer to support strategic supplier relations and cost optimization. The role involves quoting projects with key suppliers, analyzing prints to improve manufacturability, and evaluating quotes for best value.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage supplier scorecards to drive performance. The ideal candidate has a mechanical/industrial background, experience reading CAD prints, and GD&T knowledge, with travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to read prints and CAD files for multiple manufacturing methods.
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing experience required.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Quote projects with strategic suppliers across manufacturing categories.
• Analyze technical prints to improve manufacturability and reduce costs.
• Evaluate and compare supplier quotes; provide recommendations to Sales.
• Support cross-functional teams as the main supplier contact on projects.
• Develop relationships with strategic suppliers via email, calls, and site visits.
• Lead supplier issue resolution and drive cost savings across supply chains.
• Coordinate with internal departments to address supplier performance.

Skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Communication

Assertive & fair

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain management, or equivalent experience

Tools

CAD Software

GD&T

Job description

Job Title: Sourcing Engineer

Job Code: SRCENG001

SUMMARY: Lincoln Industries is the largest most diverse privately-held metal finishing company in North America. We develop technical solutions that move our customers forward by bringing their visions to life. As part of supporting our growth strategy, we have needs for talented individuals to help support our global supply base capabilities with our Strategic Sourcing Team in Lincoln, NE.

WAGE TYPE: Salaried Exempt

FLSA Exemption: Administrative Exemption

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

• Support company growth by quoting projects with current strategic suppliers in a variety of manufacturing categories (stampings, castings, coatings, polishing, forgings, tube, fabrication and raw materials)
• Analyze technical prints and make suggestions for increasing manufacturability and decreasing costs
• Evaluate and compare supplier quotes based on multiple factors and provide recommendations to the Sales team
• Assist cross-functional teams on project implementation as the key contact for suppliers
• Develop relationships with strategic suppliers via email, phone calls and on-site visits
• Drive cost savings improving manufacturability of products, creating economies of scale and optimizing supply-chains
• Become the voice of the suppliers to internal customers discussing both technical and general topics
• Lead teams to solve supplier challenges that are outside of day-to-day items
• Build relationships between Lincoln Industries' departments (Account Managers, Supplier Quality, Integration Engineering, Planning, IT, Sales, Accounting) to address and resolve critical issues related to customer needs and supplier performance
• Manage supplier scorecards for assigned key suppliers

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Reports to: Director of Sourcing

QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for strong candidates with the following credentials. Experience may be substituted for educational requirements as outlined below:

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain management, or equivalent experience.
• Engineering or procurement experience in manufacturing environment(s).
• Ability to read prints and CAD files for a variety of manufacturing methods.
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing experience.

Communication Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate requirements and details.
• Ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
• Ability to be both assertive and fair when working with suppliers.

TRAVEL:

• Up to 20%, domestic and international travel as-needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Job Category E - Low Labor Intensive
• Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category E.
• Rarely
• Occasionally
• Frequently
• Constant
• 0-25% of work activity
• 26 -50% of work activity
• 51 -75% of work activity
• 76 - 100% of work activity
• Regular Exposure To Uncomfortable Conditions
• Personal Protective Equipment Required
• Frequent Indoor Work
• Outdoor Work
• Machine Interfacing
• Computer Interfacing
• Hot Weather
• Cold Weather
• High Humidity Indexes
• Electrical Hazards
• Dirty
• Dusty
• Steam
• Fumes-Vapor
• Noisy
• Chemical Exposure
• Toxic Chemicals
• Fire Hazards
• Potential Confined Work Space
• Awkward or Minimized Work Space
• Walking
• Stooping
• Bending
• Sitting
• Typing
• Balancing
• Reaching
• Continuous Standing
• Climbing (catwalk, steps, ladders, etc.)
• Carrying < 20lbs
• Lifting < 20lbs.
• Twisting
• Turning
• Pinching
• Gripping
• Vibration (including but not limited to)
• Hand Tools
• Polishing Lathes
• Equipment Usage
• Pipe Bending or Cutting Equipment
• Squatting
• Pushing < 20lbs.
• Pulling < 20lbs.
• Static Work
• Pulling
• Working at Waist-Shoulder Level
• Working Above Shoulder Level
• Working In High Far (Reach) Position
• Working Below Shoulder Level