SourcingEngineer (Supply Chain)

W3R; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sourcing firm in Saint Joseph, MI is seeking a Sourcing Engineer to support supply chain operations and develop global sourcing strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 3 to 8 years of relevant experience, particularly in automotive or aerospace. Excellent negotiation and analytical skills are essential, alongside proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive cost reduction and negotiate with suppliers.

Qualifications

• 3 to 8 years of experience in sourcing or supply chain management.
• Automotive or Aerospace experience is a plus.
• Ability to lead in an environment of indirect control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the costing of products and own the BOMs and quotes.
• Track progress towards objectives and exceed target costs.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies with supply chain managers.

Skills

Cost reduction strategies

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical or engineering field

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP systems (PeopleSoft/SAP)

Job description

REPORTS TO: Director of Strategic Sourcing

LOCATION: St. Joseph, MI

The Sourcing Engineer will support supply chain operations in the development, planning, and execution of business strategies in North America, as well as, globally in Asia and Europe. You

in setting a global sourcing strategy at the local level.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the costing of products in collaboration with the supply chain managers and own the c osted BOMs and q uotes in the sourcing group.
• proactively track progress toward these objectives and ensure target costs are both exceeded
• Partner with the supply chain managers to develop and execute negotiation strategies with strategies. builds.

QUALIFICATIONS

• •Bachelor’sdegreeintechnicalorengineeringfieldstronglypreferred.Adegreeinsupplychain management, material management, or business is acceptable if candidate has relevant sourcing engineering experience.
• • 3 to 8 yearsofworkexperience.Mostinatechnicalsourcing,sourcingengineering,orsupplychainmanagementrole.Automotive/Aerospaceexperienceiswelcomed.
• • Excellentcommunicator,abilitytoleadinanvironmentofin-directcontrol,analytical,factbasedwithanattentiontodetail.
• •Demonstratedskillindrivinganddeliveringcomponent/productcostreductionsthrough pricenegotiations.
• •Workingknowledgeofcross-culturalbusinesspracticespreferred.
• • ProficientinMSOfficeSuiteandworkingknowledge ofERPsystemssuchasPeopleSoftand/or SAP.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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