Strategic Sourcing Engineer for Automotive & EV Programs

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 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.