Sourcing Engineer

Position Overview

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 moves quickly to satisfy their customers.

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 at the company's headquarters.

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Key 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 and are cost-effective.
• Quality Assurance: ensures that suppliers adhere to quality standards and regulatory requirements, and addresses any issues that arise.
• Interprets prints, drawings, and quality requirements against product specifications.
• Oversees delivery schedules as needed and manages resolutions to supply chain disruptions.
• Responsible for project planning & coordination, resource management, tactical execution, and the creation and/or oversight of final project deliverables.
• Establishes communication strategies to report on program status, communicate critical issues to external and internal customers, offer solutions, and implement corrective actions.
• Solicits quotations, performs cost analysis functions, and leads cross-functional teams to achieve program and project goals.
• Creates, develops, monitors, and maintains project plans.
• Communicates project status to management and project stakeholders.
• Travels to suppliers, including international travel.
• Works well in a collaborative team environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management and/or Engineering (Electrical Engineering degree preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Operations or Engineering
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical/electrical components and manufacturing processes
• Excellent project management, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel as required for supplier visits and audits
• Ability to handle multiple high-visibility, high-priority initiatives effectively, independently, and under competing constraints
• Proficiency in Microsoft software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Benefits & Perks

• Base + bonus
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and standard holidays