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Glen Raven · 5 hours ago

Sourcing Engineer

Burlington, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Glen Raven Material Solutions is seeking a Sourcing Engineer responsible for establishing and maintaining effective sourcing practices within the manufacturing supply chain. The role involves supplier selection, cost reduction, and collaboration with various teams to optimize supply chain operations.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringLogisticsTextiles

Responsibilities

Assist in the identification of suppliers or alternate suppliers to meet the specified product requirements across the global network

Discuss feasibility, supplier costs, lead times, specifications and other factors related to supplier selection and order placement

Maintain and cultivate mutually beneficial supplier partnerships by continually reviewing costs and supply chain risk mitigation for the global manufacturing plants within Glen Raven

Contribute to implementation of cost tracking system for part replacements on global scale

Develop and maintain global price lists for manufacturing supply parts and collaborate ordering processes with supply room managers

Set MRP parameters for items affected by sourcing projects; and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery utilizing new and existing systems and assist in updating material pricing in MRP systems as needed

Collaborate with our plant Quality Engineers on machines requiring replacement parts and frequencies

Achieve material cost reduction through global supply chain optimization

Analyze and follow continuous process improvement principles for workflow ordering and receiving of goods and services

Assist in benchmarking of material, labor and energy indexes and trends which affect pricing models

Maintain relevant and up to date understanding of global supply chain constraints on changing tariff regulations and trade agreements

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementProject CoordinationNegotiation SkillsMRP SystemsCross Functional CoordinationIndependent WorkCollaborative Work

Required

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, supply chain management, business or equivalent

Strong purchasing background with proven negotiation skills

Experience in working on project-based initiatives

Excellent understanding of basic MRP systems

Minimum 5 years' work experience

Ability to coordinate cross functional teams (R&D, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality) to achieve project timing completion and value add

Must be able to work independently and collaboratively

Benefits

Competitive health coverage

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Vision

Dental and plan choices

Telehealth visits or on-site health clinics at many locations

Comprehensive wellness program that includes wellness events, health education, and mental health resources

Competitive PTO and holiday schedules

Company funded pension

Matching 401(k)

On-site fitness centers or discounted gym memberships

Catered associate events

Company

Glen Raven

Glen Raven is proud to design, develop and produce quality fabrics and textiles while offering exceptional distribution, logistics and marketing to our clients.

Founded in 1880

Glen Haven, Colorado, USA

1001-5000 employees