Strategic Global Sourcing Leader

Edwards Vacuum; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 89,590 - 111,990; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trust culture and accountability

Career growth and learning

Innovation powered by people

Compensation and benefits

Health and well-being support

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum in Basom, NY is seeking a Senior Sourcing Engineer to identify and evaluate suppliers worldwide, with a focus on local sourcing when feasible. The role collaborates with engineering, production, and product teams on material requirements to optimize procurement.

You will negotiate master supply agreements, drive root-cause analysis for KPI improvements, and develop commodity strategies to map current and future states, supporting cost reductions and optimized total cost of

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing or procurement in a production environment.
• Solid negotiation skills.
• Results focused with the ability to report on KPIs.
• Critical thinking with fact-based root-cause analysis.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and technical specifications.
• Experience with casting, machining, assembly, and metal fabrication processes (plus).
• Proficient communication in English, verbal and written; second language preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Proficient with MRP systems; SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research new suppliers and sourcing opportunities globally, with local sourcing focus.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and production on material requirements.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with suppliers as escalation point of contact.
• Negotiate Master Supply Agreements with key suppliers as per company requirements.
• Use root-cause analysis to improve quality, on-time delivery, cost, and working capital.
• Develop commodity strategies mapping current and future states for improvements.
• Support cost-reduction efforts with quoting, make-vs-buy analyses.
• Assist purchasing team with vendor creation and maintenance.
• Coordinate purchasing plans with production to minimize total cost of ownership.
• Participate in supplier business reviews and scorecard discussions.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain full compliance with safety and ethics requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

KPI reporting

Critical thinking

Blueprints & specs reading

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Edwards Vacuum in Basom, NY is seeking a Senior Sourcing Engineer to identify and evaluate suppliers worldwide, with a focus on local sourcing when feasible. The role collaborates with engineering, production, and product teams on material requirements to optimize procurement.

You will negotiate master supply agreements, drive root-cause analysis for KPI improvements, and develop commodity strategies to map current and future states, supporting cost reductions and optimized total cost of