Sourcing Engineering Manager

Seakeeper Inc•Leesport, PA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

It takes a lot of parts and pieces to create a gravity-defying product! As our Sourcing Engineering Manager, you’ll shape the future of our global supply chain strategies and be at the forefront of driving innovation and efficiency throughout our operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering or a similar related field
5-10+ years of progressive experience including: Global Sourcing, Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Hands-on mechanical or systems engineering experience with a mechanical product
Contract negotiation experience
Experience mentoring, leading, and developing a team
Fast paced New Product Development support
Ferocious attention to detail and “won’t take no for an answer” attitude
Passion for working with people and getting a good deal
Be professional, responsive, resourceful, flexible and well-organized
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Be results driven and of unquestionable integrity
A valid passport with the ability to travel international as required

Nice To Haves

Purchasing experience in machining, forging and/or casting
Six sigma or lean manufacturing certifications
Experience working with NetSuite
Technical manufacturing or engineering background

Responsibilities

Executing global sourcing strategies that support business objectives for cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity while contributing to the long-term supplier roadmap
Maintaining short term and 3–5-year road maps for sourcing strategies around projects with business cases to support resource allocation across the business
Building and developing options for future high-performing global supplier network, with emphasis on expanding capabilities and identifying world class supplier options, including low-cost countries, to support growth, cost competitiveness, and supply resilience
Leading supplier identification, qualification, and onboarding activities, including capability assessments, PPAP, First Article Inspection (FAI), and production readiness
Developing strategic supplier partnerships that foster innovation, continuous improvement, and long-term value while mitigating global supply chain risks
Leading global cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, value engineering, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and regional sourcing optimization
Partnering with Engineering to identify design-for-manufacturability and cost optimization opportunities early in product development
Managing sourcing activities for New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept through production launch, ensuring supplier readiness, risk mitigation, and milestone achievement
Leading initiatives that improve supplier performance, optimize global sourcing opportunities, and strengthen supply chain capability
Establishing and executing sourcing specific project charters and support documents for companywide initiatives
Leading, coaching, and developing a team of Sourcing Engineers while fostering technical expertise, commercial acumen, and project management skills
Partnering closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality to align supplier capabilities with business objectives and production requirements
Developing sustainable global sourcing and supplier development processes that integrate Engineering and Purchasing, ensuring a seamless transition from product development and change of supplier into production
Driving measurable improvements in supplier quality, delivery, cost, and manufacturing capability through structured supplier development initiatives across a global supply base
Conducting supplier audits, and corrective action activities to ensure compliance with company standards and continuous improvement.
Standardizing supplier development processes and aid in establishing performance metrics to ensure long-term supplier performance