Sourcing Lead Buyer

Sourcing Lead Buyer – Strategic Sourcing

Pay: $35–$40 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Flexible start between 6:30–8:00 AM | 8-hour shift

Position Overview

The Sourcing Lead Buyer drives strategic sourcing for complex engineered components such as precision machined parts, castings, forgings, weldments, and electrical assemblies. The Sourcing Lead Buyer manages global suppliers, develops dual-source strategies, and strengthens supplier capabilities to ensure cost efficiency, quality, delivery reliability, and supply continuity. Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams, the Sourcing Lead Buyer evaluates technical requirements, reviews engineering drawings, and ensures suppliers meet production, compliance, and performance standards. This role also supports supply chain stability through supplier development, risk mitigation, and long-term sourcing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives for engineered commodities including machined components, castings, forgings, weldments, fabricated parts, and electrical assemblies.
• Manage global supplier relationships and multi-million-dollar spend across critical components.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new domestic and international suppliers.
• Implement dual-source and multi-source strategies to strengthen supply continuity and capacity flexibility.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities including manufacturing processes, equipment, certifications, and financial stability.
• Review engineering drawings and technical specifications to ensure supplier understanding of manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams on supplier qualification, first article inspections, and production readiness.
• Negotiate pricing, long-term agreements, and contractual terms with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance including on-time delivery, quality metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mitigate supply chain risks by monitoring capacity constraints, market conditions, and single-source dependencies.
• Support procurement activities such as RFQs, supplier negotiations, purchase orders, and contract management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sourcing or procurement experience in manufacturing or engineered products.
• Experience sourcing precision machined components, castings, forgings, fabricated assemblies, or electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, welding, casting, forging, and fabrication.
• Experience evaluating supplier manufacturing capabilities and supporting supplier qualification processes.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier relationship management skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Leading strategic sourcing initiatives: 2 years (Required)
• Manufacturing engineering: 5 years (Required)
• Lead Buyer: 2 years (Required)
• Managing multi-million-dollar global spend: 1 year (Required)