Strategic Sourcing Engineer, Fabrication & Machining (Hydropower)

4 Corner HR Resources; York (York County); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. seeks a Strategic Sourcing Engineer to lead fabrication and machining sourcing for hydroelectric projects in North America.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to translate drawings into clear purchasing specifications and to drive cost, quality, and delivery targets. In this onsite role in York, PA, you will run RFQs end-to-end, evaluate manufacturability, negotiate with suppliers, and manage assigned commodities to meet budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 1–5 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management.
• Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong negotiation abilities and comfort juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Plus: Manufacturing industry background, SAP familiarity, and French language skills.

Responsibilities

• Start by reviewing the project pipeline and identifying qualified vendors—bringing in new or alternate suppliers when the business demands it.
• Collaborate with engineering to translate drawings, prints, and technical requirements into clear purchasing specifications aligned with delivery needs.
• Evaluate manufacturability and value of engineered components to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Run RFQs end-to-end—from early project stages through completion—comparing quotes, risks, and lead times.
• Source welded fabrications and precision-machined parts, then negotiate and place orders within company policy.
• Manage assigned commodities to meet cost and quality targets; monitor supplier performance against schedule.
• Cultivate supplier relationships that yield continuous quality improvement and sustained cost savings.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Strategic Sourcing Engineer, Fabrication & Machining (Hydropower)Join a manufacturer powering the hydroelectric industry with large-scale fabricated and machined components. In this role, you will source critical fabrication and machining commodities for a growing North American operation—partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and quality to keep complex, engineered programs on target for cost, quality, and delivery.A Day in the RoleStart by reviewing the project pipeline and identifying qualified vendors—bringing in new or alternate suppliers when the business demands it.Collaborate with engineering to translate drawings, prints, and technical requirements into clear purchasing specifications aligned with delivery needs.Evaluate manufacturability and value of engineered components to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.Run RFQs end-to-end—from early project stages through completion—comparing quotes, risks, and lead times.Source welded fabrications and precision-machined parts, then negotiate and place orders within company policy.Manage assigned commodities to meet cost and quality targets; monitor supplier performance against schedule.Cultivate supplier relationships that yield continuous quality improvement and sustained cost savings.What You BringBachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.1–5 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management.Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal.Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Strong negotiation abilities and comfort juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.Plus: Manufacturing industry background, SAP familiarity, and French language skills.Tools & CompetenciesERP & MRP systemsSourcing and procurementRFQ lifecycle managementThe DetailsCompensation: $90k annuallyLocation: York, PA | Onsite | Direct HireTravel: Some domestic and international travel requiredExposure: Complex, engineered manufacturing programs with the opportunity to shape sourcing strategy for a specialized commodity group