Sourcing Engineer

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Job Title: Sourcing Engineer Job Code: SRCENG001 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 T eam in Lincoln, NE. WAGE TYPE: Salaried Exempt FLSA Exemption: Administrative Exemption ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES: As par t of the Lincoln Industries’ Strategic Sourcing Team, candidates perform the following to support our growth strateg y : 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 recommenda tions 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 relations hips 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 c ollege or university in mechanical engineering , industrial engineering, supply chain management , or equivalent experience. Engineering or procurement experience in manufacturing environment s . 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 autonomous ly and in a team environment. Ability to be both assertive and fair when working with suppliers. TRAVEL: Up to 2 0 %, 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 Protec tive 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 Pull ing < 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 24J161 B Page 1 of 4 5/28/2026 11:20 AM This document is valid 24 hrs from print date. For the most current document go to the LINC