Sourcing Engineer: Materials & Supplier Excellence

Solid Sealing Technology; City of Watervliet (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Sealing Technology in Watervliet, NY, is seeking a Sourcing Engineer to secure materials and services for ceramic production. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Sales to meet technical, quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

The role emphasizes supplier development, cost reduction, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement, with a focus on maintaining supplier readiness and driving improvements across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related field.
• 100% of the role requires sourcing, procurement, manufacturing engineering, or supply chain experience.
• Experience with supplier quality management and audits preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP system.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, evaluates, and qualifies suppliers for products, components, packaging, and manufacturing services.
• Establishes and maintains strategic supplier relationships.
• Performs audits and capability assessments to evaluate supplier qualifications and compliance.
• Monitors performance using KPIs such as on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness; implements corrective actions.
• Proactively develops alternative supply sources to strengthen supply chain reliability and continuity.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Project management

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Solid Sealing Technology in Watervliet, NY, is seeking a Sourcing Engineer to secure materials and services for ceramic production. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Sales to meet technical, quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

The role emphasizes supplier development, cost reduction, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement, with a focus on maintaining supplier readiness and driving improvements across the supply chain.