Sourcing Engineer

SUMMARY: Lincoln Industries is the largest most diverse privately-held metal finishing company in North America. We develop technical solutions that move our customers forward by bringing their visions to life. As part of supporting our growth strategy, we have needs for talented individuals to help support our global supply base capabilities with our Strategic Sourcing Team in Lincoln, NE.

WAGE TYPE: Salaried Exempt

FLSA Exemption:  Administrative Exemption

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES: As part of the Lincoln Industries’ Strategic Sourcing Team, candidates perform the following to support our growth strategy:

• Support company growth by quoting projects with current strategic suppliers in a variety of manufacturing categories (stampings, castings, coatings, polishing, forgings, tube, fabrication and raw materials)
• Analyze technical prints and make suggestions for increasing manufacturability and decreasing costs
• Evaluate and compare supplier quotes based on multiple factors and provide recommendations to the Sales team
• Assist cross-functional teams on project implementation as the key contact for suppliers
• Develop relationships with strategic suppliers via email, phone calls and on-site visits
• Drive cost savings improving manufacturability of products, creating economies of scale and optimizing supply-chains
• Become the voice of the suppliers to internal customers discussing both technical and general topics
• Lead teams to solve supplier challenges that are outside of day-to-day items
• Build relationships between Lincoln Industries’ departments (Account Managers, Supplier Quality, Integration Engineering, Planning, IT, Sales, Accounting) to address and resolve critical issues related to customer needs and supplier performance
• Manage supplier scorecards for assigned key suppliers

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Reports to:  Director of Sourcing

QUALIFICATIONS:  We are looking for strong candidates with the following credentials.  Experience may be substituted for educational requirements as outlined below:

Education and/or Experience:

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain management, or equivalent experience.
• Engineering or procurement experience in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read prints and CAD files for a variety of manufacturing methods.
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing experience.

Communication Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate requirements and details.
• Ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
• Ability to be both assertive and fair when working with suppliers.

TRAVEL:

• Up to 20%, domestic and international travel as-needed.

Physical Requirements:

Job Category E – Low Labor Intensive

Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category E.

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Constant

0-25%  of work activity

26 -50% of work activity

51 -75% of work activity

76 - 100% of work activity

Regular Exposure To Uncomfortable Conditions

X

Personal Protective Equipment Required

X

Frequent Indoor Work

X

Outdoor Work

X

Machine Interfacing

X

Computer Interfacing

X

Hot Weather

X

Cold Weather

X

High Humidity Indexes

X

Electrical Hazards

X

Dirty

X

Dusty

X

Steam

X

Fumes-Vapor

X

Noisy

X

Chemical Exposure

X

Toxic Chemicals

X

Fire Hazards

X

Potential Confined Work Space

X

Awkward or Minimized Work Space

X

Walking

X

Stooping

X

Bending

X

Sitting

X

Typing

X

Balancing

X

Reaching

X

Continuous Standing

X

Climbing  (catwalk, steps, ladders, etc.)

X

Carrying  < 20lbs

X

Lifting  < 20lbs.

X

Twisting

X

Turning

X

Pinching

X

Gripping

X

Vibration (including but not limited to)

·Hand Tools

X

·Polishing Lathes

·Equipment Usage

·Pipe Bending or Cutting Equipment

Squatting

X

Pushing   < 20lbs.

X

Pulling   < 20lbs.

X

Static Work

X

Pulling 

X

Working at Waist-Shoulder Level

X

Working Above Shoulder Level

X

Working In High Far (Reach) Position

X

Working Below Shoulder Level

X