Sourcing Specialist - Transportation Systems

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.; Freedom (PA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) match of up to 4%

Generous Paid Time Off

On-site fitness center

Access to professional development programs

Job summary

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. is looking for a Sourcing Specialist in Freedom, PA, to manage supplier subcontracts and lead supply chain efforts. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management and have at least 8 years of experience in a relevant field. The role requires advanced skills in Excel, logical thinking, and strong communication. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, 401(k) match, generous paid time off, and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience managing large-scale subcontracts in transit environment.
• Ability to develop, analyze and draw conclusions to problems requiring quantitative results.
• Experience managing supplier subcontracts and resolving technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier subcontracts through evaluation, qualification, selection, negotiation.
• Lead supply chain efforts for proposal teams and create sourcing strategies.
• Monitor project cost performance and implement procurement strategies.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel modeling

Logical and critical thinking skills

Advanced interpersonal, verbal and written communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems (preferably Syteline)

Job description

Sourcing Specialist - Transportation Systems

Location: Freedom, PA

Job ID: 3718

Position type Hybrid Telework

What You'll Do:

• Manage supplier subcontracts through evaluation, qualification, selection, negotiation, costing and project management.
• Resolve commercial and technical supplier issues and actions serving as liaison between supplier and MEPPI.
• Create detailed supplier evaluation and risk analysis and present supplier recommendations to MEPPI management and stakeholders.
• Identify supplier capability gaps and create corresponding development and maturation plan to support MEPPI projects.
• Lead supply chain efforts for proposal teams. Create opportunity‑specific sourcing strategy with MEPPI Program Management.
• Develop, negotiate, and author subcontracts for major equipment managing the technical exceptions and customer flow‑downs.
• Manage subcontractor performance on existing subcontracts to ensure contract compliance; develop and enforce corrective actions/resolutions for contract issues.
• Monitor project cost performance and implement procurement strategies designed to reduce current and future project costs.
• Identify and track cost savings/overruns and facilitate resolution between engineering and subcontract supplier.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management or related field and minimum 8 years’ experience managing large‑scale subcontracts in transit environment or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Advanced MS Excel modeling.
• Developed logical and critical thinking skills including the ability to develop, analyze and draw conclusions to problems requiring quantitative results.
• Advanced interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills within cross‑cultural work environment.
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office products ERP Systems (preferably Syteline).

What's in It for You:

• MEPPI pays up to 90% of the cost for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans:
  • 401(k) match of up to 4%.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  • Earn vacation after just 90 days, plus enjoy 12 paid holidays annually.
• Access to professional development programs and educational assistance.
• On‑site fitness center (Warrendale, PA), wellness program, profit sharing, and employee discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MEPPI is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair consideration for every candidate.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or (as defined by applicable law) medical condition or genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.