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Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Shoreview, MN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$120,000 Per Year
SKILLS
APICS (Association for Operations Management), Analysis Skills, Automation, Biology, Candidate Sourcing, Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Medical Equipment, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation Skills, Product Development, Product Programs, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Risk Management, Scalable System Development, Sourcing Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Optimization, Team Player, Total Cost of Ownership, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
Shoreview, MN
POSTED
19 days ago

Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Location: Shoreview, MN
Hire Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $100-120K yrly

Must have Skill Set: Strong experience with New Product Development (NPD) 

 

Overview:

Join a fast-growing engineering and automation organization supporting cutting-edge medical device, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing technologies. We are seeking a highly strategic sourcing professional to partner closely with engineering and operations teams to drive supplier strategy, cost optimization, and supply chain scalability for complex new product development programs.
This is a high-impact role where you will influence sourcing decisions early in the design cycle, develop strong global supplier partnerships, and help bring innovative products to market.


Job Duties:  

  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for New Product Development (NPD/NPI) programs
  • Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Project Management teams
  • Influence design-for-manufacturability, cost reduction, and supplier selection strategies
  • Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for precision components, materials, and manufacturing processes
  • Negotiate supplier agreements balancing quality, innovation, delivery, and cost
  • Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and lifecycle cost management
  • Support supplier qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Develop scalable sourcing strategies while mitigating supply chain risk
  • Serve as a key escalation point for supplier and procurement-related challenges

Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
  • 10+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience within:
    • Medical Device
    • Life Sciences
    • Automation
    • Precision Manufacturing
    • Complex Engineered Products
  • Strong experience supporting New Product Development (NPD/NPI) environments
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier qualification, and technical sourcing
  • Proven negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
  • Experience with ERP systems and strong Excel skills
  • APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or CPSM certifications preferred
  • Experience with global sourcing strongly preferred


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com

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