The Wonderful Company LLC
Strategic Sourcing Engineer
The Wonderful Company LLC, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Suterra | Portland, OR | Logistics/supply chain | Mid-Senior Level | Full-time | Job ID: REF4851RDive into the future of agriculture with Suterra’s dynamic Sourcing and Procurement team! As a Strategic Sourcing Engineer, you'll be at the heart of revolutionizing the industry with cutting-edge pheromone-based innovations. This role is not just about managing the supply chain—it's about spearheading upstream activities that propel products from concept to full scale production and launch. If you’re driven by a passion for building pioneering supply chains that will bring groundbreaking crop protection products to growers worldwide, this is your chance to make a tangible impact in a growing and ever-evolving field. Join us at the forefront of agricultural innovation!This position is based at our Bend, Oregon headquarters and requires travel to international locations. The Strategic Sourcing Engineer role reports directly to the Director of Sourcing and Procurement.Job Description
Step into a pivotal role with Suterra, where you'll be a driving force behind our sourcing and procurement activities. As a Strategic Sourcing Engineer, you'll:Develop and Implement Sourcing Initiatives: design and execute comprehensive sourcing approaches to optimize cost, quality, and supply chain performance in alignment with our strategic sourcing and product development goals.Supplier Identification and Evaluation: identify, evaluate, and select suppliers to enhance our supply base and support our innovation-driven approach.Lead RFQs/RFPs: manage the creation and execution of Requests for Quotation and Proposal, ensuring alignment with our innovation and operational requirements.Contract Negotiation and Management: negotiate and finalize supplier contracts, ensuring favorable terms and successful onboarding of new suppliers.Cross-functional Collaboration: build strong partnerships with Engineering, Product Development, Operations, and Finance to drive optimal supply cost and performance.Build Key Supplier Relationships: develop and maintain supplier relationships ensuring effective communication to mitigate risk and maximize opportunities.Supply Market Research: conduct research into industry trends, pricing and emerging technologies to inform sourcing decisions.Qualifications
Champions creative problem-solving, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.Navigates complex stakeholder interests, working with external parties to generate positive outcomes for the business.Thrives in collaborative environments, enthusiasm for teamwork at multiple levels and across multiple functions of the organization.Delivers compelling communication, both written and verbal, with a talent for making clear and actionable proposals.Education and Experience:A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related technical field.Experience working for a manufacturing company is desired.3+ years experience working in a Procurement/Sourcing function.Additional Information
Suterra is wholly owned by The Wonderful Company.The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.If you feel like you are a great fit for: Strategic Sourcing Engineer, submit your email address and stay up to date on job alerts and other Wonderful career opportunities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Step into a pivotal role with Suterra, where you'll be a driving force behind our sourcing and procurement activities. As a Strategic Sourcing Engineer, you'll:Develop and Implement Sourcing Initiatives: design and execute comprehensive sourcing approaches to optimize cost, quality, and supply chain performance in alignment with our strategic sourcing and product development goals.Supplier Identification and Evaluation: identify, evaluate, and select suppliers to enhance our supply base and support our innovation-driven approach.Lead RFQs/RFPs: manage the creation and execution of Requests for Quotation and Proposal, ensuring alignment with our innovation and operational requirements.Contract Negotiation and Management: negotiate and finalize supplier contracts, ensuring favorable terms and successful onboarding of new suppliers.Cross-functional Collaboration: build strong partnerships with Engineering, Product Development, Operations, and Finance to drive optimal supply cost and performance.Build Key Supplier Relationships: develop and maintain supplier relationships ensuring effective communication to mitigate risk and maximize opportunities.Supply Market Research: conduct research into industry trends, pricing and emerging technologies to inform sourcing decisions.Qualifications
Champions creative problem-solving, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.Navigates complex stakeholder interests, working with external parties to generate positive outcomes for the business.Thrives in collaborative environments, enthusiasm for teamwork at multiple levels and across multiple functions of the organization.Delivers compelling communication, both written and verbal, with a talent for making clear and actionable proposals.Education and Experience:A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related technical field.Experience working for a manufacturing company is desired.3+ years experience working in a Procurement/Sourcing function.Additional Information
Suterra is wholly owned by The Wonderful Company.The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.If you feel like you are a great fit for: Strategic Sourcing Engineer, submit your email address and stay up to date on job alerts and other Wonderful career opportunities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr