Strategic Sourcing Engineer – Global Supplier Lead

Lincoln Industries; Lincoln (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Industries is the largest and most diverse privately-held metal finishing company in North America, delivering technical solutions that move customers forward by turning their visions into reality. The Strategic Sourcing Team in Lincoln, NE supports global supply base capabilities as part of our growth strategy.

As a Sourcing Engineer, you will quote projects with strategic suppliers, analyze prints for manufacturability, and drive cost savings across multiple manufacturing categories

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/industrial engineering, supply chain management, or equivalent.
• Engineering or procurement experience in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read prints and CAD files for various manufacturing methods.
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing experience.

Responsibilities

• Quote projects with current strategic suppliers across manufacturing categories (stampings, castings, coatings, polishing, forgings, tube, fabrication and raw materials).
• Analyze technical prints and suggest manufacturability improvements and cost reductions.
• Evaluate supplier quotes and provide recommendations to the Sales team.
• Assist cross-functional teams on project implementation as the key contact for suppliers.
• Develop relationships with strategic suppliers via email, phone calls and on-site visits.
• Drive cost savings and optimize supply-chains.

Skills

Read prints

CAD files

Supplier relationships

Cost reduction mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/industrial engineering or supply chain

Engineering or procurement experience in manufacturing

GD&T experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Lincoln Industries is the largest and most diverse privately-held metal finishing company in North America, delivering technical solutions that move customers forward by turning their visions into reality. The Strategic Sourcing Team in Lincoln, NE supports global supply base capabilities as part of our growth strategy.

As a Sourcing Engineer, you will quote projects with strategic suppliers, analyze prints for manufacturability, and drive cost savings across multiple manufacturing categories