Strategic Sourcing Engineer, Fabrication & Machining (Hydropower)

Join a manufacturer powering the hydroelectric industry with large-scale fabricated and machined components. In this role, you will source critical fabrication and machining commodities for a growing North American operation—partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and quality to keep complex, engineered programs on target for cost, quality, and delivery.

A Day in the Role

• Start by reviewing the project pipeline and identifying qualified vendors—bringing in new or alternate suppliers when the business demands it.
• Collaborate with engineering to translate drawings, prints, and technical requirements into clear purchasing specifications aligned with delivery needs.
• Evaluate manufacturability and value of engineered components to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Run RFQs end-to-end—from early project stages through completion—comparing quotes, risks, and lead times.
• Source welded fabrications and precision-machined parts, then negotiate and place orders within company policy.
• Manage assigned commodities to meet cost and quality targets; monitor supplier performance against schedule.
• Cultivate supplier relationships that yield continuous quality improvement and sustained cost savings.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 1–5 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management.
• Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong negotiation abilities and comfort juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Plus: Manufacturing industry background, SAP familiarity, and French language skills.

Tools & Competencies

• ERP & MRP systems
• Sourcing and procurement
• RFQ lifecycle management

The Details

• Compensation: $90k annually
• Location: York, PA | Onsite | Direct Hire
• Travel: Some domestic and international travel required
• Exposure: Complex, engineered manufacturing programs with the opportunity to shape sourcing strategy for a specialized commodity group