Manufacturing Sourcing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Hands-On Sourcing Engineer Role | Climate-Controlled Facility + 2-Day Hybrid Option

Summary/Objective
Uses technical knowledge to perform various purchasing activities. As a member of the purchasing team, the Sourcing Engineer will support all HUS departments while working within established guidelines. The position requires a technical and mechanically proficient candidate, able to source previously unknown items through their own previously established network and experience.

This is a hands-on, engineering-based sourcing role in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions
The following represents a list of essential duties and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned

• Identify and assess potential suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and capacity.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable agreements.
• Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure procured materials meet specified standards.
• Stay updated on market trends, material prices, and new suppliers to inform procurement strategies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers for effective communication and collaboration.
• Work with engineering, production, and finance teams to align procurement strategies with overall company goals.
• Implement sustainable procurement practices and evaluate suppliers based on their environmental impact.
• Continuously seek ways to improve procurement processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Enter, review, and verify data in the database for accuracy, while maintaining purchasing files, reports, and price lists.
• Track documentation, requisitions, contracts, and orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Process purchase orders, create reports, and manage inventory, including verifying shipments and matching purchase orders with received goods.
• Train employees on software tools and assist technical staff with computer and software issues.
• Collaborate with technical and engineering departments to suggest cost-effective purchasing strategies and optimize supply chain management.
• Research and document rules affecting purchases, execute make-or-buy analyses, and establish efficient supplier networks.
• Generate procurement reports for materials, create picklists for shipping, and prepare inventory transfer forms.
• Identify and select new suppliers as needed and perform other assigned duties.

Work Environment
This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Some exposure to warehouse of manufacturing shop elements.

Physical Demands
Moderate physical demand and exposure to office, warehouse, and manufacturing shop elements.

Regular attendance is required.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Position is full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Discipline required .
• 2 or more years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing facility with field-tested experience in purchasing and supply chain management required .
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience using IFS, SAP, or similar CAD programs.
• Knowledge of word processing, advanced spreadsheet, and database maintenance with a working knowledge of MS PowerPoint.

Pre-Hire: Ability to pass a drug test, background check as it relates to the role, and completion of an I-9 form. HUBER is an E-Verify Employer.

Huber Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer –