Sourcing Engineer – Strategic Procurement

BRYDGY LLC; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

BRYDGY LLC is seeking a Sourcing Engineer – Strategic Procurement in Novi, MI to lead end-to-end strategic sourcing across automotive and industrial automation programs. You will qualify suppliers, negotiate contracts, and secure material availability to keep programs on schedule.

You will own supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, PO execution, and performance management, partnering with engineering, operations, and finance to achieve the right parts at the right cost and time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain in manufacturing (automotive/aerospace a plus).
• Proven track record negotiating vendor contracts and achieving cost savings.
• Hands-on ERP/MRP experience for purchasing and inventory control.
• Strong data-analysis skills: Excel, Power BI, Access.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end sourcing lifecycle from supplier identification to performance management.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and pricing for cost savings without compromising quality or delivery.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for direct and indirect materials across programs.
• Analyze market trends, supplier pricing, and internal demand data for sourcing decisions.
• Run RFQ/RFP events and build should-cost and total-cost-of-ownership models.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to optimize inventory levels and reduce stockouts.
• Monitor supplier KPIs: on-time delivery, quality, cost, corrective-action closure.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure material availability and production continuity.
• Drive cost-reduction and VA/VE initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Support supplier onboarding, contract management, and compliance documentation.
• Support new program launches with early supplier involvement.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain or Engineering

Tools

Syteline

Vista

Access

Excel

Power BI

Job description

BRYDGY LLC | SEATYNGS | WESTWYNZ AUTOMATION

Sourcing Engineer – Strategic Procurement

Full-time 22960 Venture Dr, Novi, MI 48375

Automotive, Electric Vehicles (EV), Industrial Automation

We are looking for a Sourcing Engineer – Strategic Procurement to drive end-to-end sourcing across our automotive and industrial automation programs — qualifying suppliers, negotiating cost-competitive contracts, and securing the material availability that keeps programs on schedule. A hands-on, data-driven role for a procurement professional who thrives at the intersection of engineering requirements, supplier capability, and cost optimization.

Role Overview

Own the strategic sourcing lifecycle — from supplier identification and evaluation through negotiation, PO execution, and performance management — partnering with engineering, operations, and finance to deliver the right part, at the right cost, at the right time across active programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement: supplier sourcing, evaluation, qualification, and performance management
• Negotiate vendor contracts and pricing agreements that deliver cost savings without compromising quality or delivery
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for direct and indirect materials across programs
• Analyze market trends, supplier pricing, and internal demand data to guide sourcing decisions
• Run RFQ/RFP events and build should-cost and total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) models
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems (Syteline, Vista, or similar) to optimize inventory levels and reduce stockouts
• Monitor supplier KPIs: on-time delivery, PPM/quality, cost, and corrective-action closure
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure material availability and production continuity
• Drive cost-reduction and value-engineering (VA/VE) initiatives with cross-functional teams
• Support supplier onboarding, contract management, and compliance documentation
• Support new program launches with early supplier involvement and long-lead-item planning

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or an equivalent combination of experience and results
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment (automotive/aerospace a plus)
• Proven track record negotiating vendor contracts and delivering measurable cost savings
• Hands-on ERP/MRP experience (Syteline, Vista, FileMaker, or similar) for purchasing and inventory control
• Strong data-analysis skills: advanced Excel, Power BI, and Access
• Working knowledge of quality/compliance standards: ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100
• Experience managing supplier performance and collaborating across engineering, operations, and finance
• APICS/CPIM, CPSM, or Lean/Six Sigma certification a plus
• Negotiation-first mindset: secures cost, quality, and delivery simultaneously
• Data-driven sourcing: builds cost models and reads market and demand signals
• Cross-functional collaborator: engineering, operations, finance, and quality
• Detail-oriented and organized: manages POs, contracts, and lead times without slippage
• Proactive problem-solver: prevents shortages before they reach the line
• ERP-fluent and process-driven: keeps procurement data clean and auditable
• Supplier relationship builder: develops a reliable, high-performing supply base
• Self-driven and adaptable in a fast-paced, globally distributed team

Performance Bonus

5% – 15% based on cost-savings delivery, supplier performance, and program support

ERP expertise plus a demonstrated multi-year cost-reduction track record is considered toward the upper range

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) per company policy

BRYDGY LLC | SEATYNGS | WESTWYNZ AUTOMATION

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