Sourcing Engineer

Job Description

THE COMPANY

Our client is a leading designer and manufacturer of variable frequency drive automation and control solutions. They offer fully engineered solutions for companies in the Oil & Gas industry, along with other Industrial, Rental and Municipal applications. They are innovators by nature. They are a high growth company focused on expanding into new markets. They have a culture of teamwork and innovation. They are a solution-based provider who move quickly to satisfy their customers.

THE POSITION

As Sourcing Engineer you will be part of this innovative team identifying, evaluating, securing and developing suppliers for materials, components, or services needed to support product development and product performance, quality, delivery and cost targets. You will operate cross-functionally working on evaluating sourced components and products. You will work frequently with the procurement team and the R&D team as they continue to develop new products and evaluate manufacturing partners. This role will even include international travel alongside other team members to evaluate international partners. This role will be in-person in at the company's headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical Collaboration : works with engineering and supply chain teams to source materials and services that align with product requirements.
• Supplier Selection and Negotiation : Assesses supplier capabilities, quality standards and financial stability to ensure they meet company standards. Ensures cost-effectiveness.
• Quality Assurance : Ensures that suppliers adhere to quality standards and regulatory requirements, addresses any issues that arise.
• Interprets prints, drawings, and quality requirements against product requirements
• May oversee delivery schedules as needed and oversee resolutions to supply chain disruptions.
• Responsible for project planning & coordination, resource management, tactical execution, and the creation and / or oversight of final project deliverables
• Establish communication strategies to report on program status, communicate critical issues to external and internal customers, offer solutions, and implement corrective actions.
• Solicit quotations, perform cost analysis functions, lead cross functional teams to achieve program and project goals
• Create, develop, monitor, and maintain project plans
• Communicate project status to management and project stakeholders
• Travels to suppliers, this includes international travel
• Works well in a collaborative team environment

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS