Regional Sourcing Engineer

WHAT YOU'LL DO

We make an extraordinary product. Some might say it defies gravity! As our Product Sourcing Engineer, you’ll scour the globe and utilize your commercial & technical background to identify and develop the best vendor partners. You’ll work within our Gyro Product Development team to identify needs as well as secure and develop partnerships allowing us to bring new products into production and ensure a smooth handoff to the production team. You’ll Drive cost optimization initiatives through analyzing, verifying, and negotiating supplier costs & through value engineering. You’ll make an immediate impact at Seakeeper and support our Gyro Product Development team by:

• Supplier Sourcing & Development: Identifying, evaluating, and developing suppliers for aluminum and stainless-steel precision machining components to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain
• Cost Optimization & Reduction: Analyzing cost structures, negotiating pricing, and implementing cost-saving strategies while ensuring quality and performance standards are met
• Strategic Sourcing: Working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, procurement and quality teams, to align sourcing strategies with business objectives
• RFQ & Supplier Negotiations: Leading request-for-quote (RFQ) processes, negotiating contracts, and developing long-term supplier partnerships to achieve cost savings
• Verify & Negotiate Supplier Costs: Analyzing, verifying, and negotiating existing supplier costs to ensure optimal pricing and cost savings while maintaining quality
• Commercial Expertise: Applying knowledge of zero-based costing/should cost for Aluminum Cast, Forge, SS & Aluminum Bar, Plate route machining processes such as CNC milling, turning, and optimizing part designs for manufacturability and cost-efficiency
• Supplier Performance Management: Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers and continuously monitoring their quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Risk Mitigation: Identifying supply chain risks and developing strategies for alternate sourcing, localization, and supplier diversification
• Process Improvements: Implementing lean procurement strategies and work with suppliers to enhance their manufacturing capabilities, improve efficiency, and reduce waste
• Market Analysis: Staying up to date on industry trends, raw material price fluctuations, and technological advancements to drive informed sourcing decisions
• Other:
• Building relationships with new partners by advocating the Seakeeper story, growth plan, market position, and future potential
• Leading the qualification of new or modified manufacturing processes to provide future cost reduction opportunities.
• Auditing suppliers and keeping an up-to-date database of their capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Partnering with our operations team to ensure consistent short- and long-term sourcing and quality strategy as you learn and observe from your product development perspective

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Do you have a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn and the ability to hustle in a fast-paced environment? Then Seakeeper is the place for you! Here are a few other things you’ll need to succeed.

MUST-HAVES

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/production engineering or related studies
• Experience with categories & suppliers, specifically must have experience with aluminum casting (GDC/PDC/LPDC), forging, and Aluminum & SS bar/plate precision machining industries
• 5+ years relevant experience in a product sourcing role
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, cost analysis, negotiation, and supplier development
• Understanding of machining processes, materials, and supply chain management to achieve competitive pricing, quality assurance, and supplier reliability
• Familiarity with cost modeling and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis for global supplies
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build strong supplier relationships
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) fluently in English

NICE-TO-HAVES

• Experience working with global supplier networks and low-cost country sourcing
• Experience in strategic making and cost-reduction initiatives that directly impact company profitability
• Background in automotive, marine, aerospace, hydraulic or medical device industries with high-precision machining requirements
• Understanding of Machine Tools and the capabilities/workflows associated with them

MORE DETAILS YOU'LL WANT TO KNOW

• This role is based on site in our Pune, India office with travel to suppliers up to two days a week
• You’ll report to the Regional Sourcing Manager, also based in Pune
• Travel up to 30% both domestically & internationally

YOUR TEAM

Our Regional Sourcing Engineer is a brand-new role! You will be a part of our greater focused Global Strategic Sourcing team. It is a small, but mighty team that keeps the manufacturing engine of Seakeeper running. With cross-department collaboration and interaction with external partners, you’ll gain knowledge across the various areas of company, so you’ll be able to own your role and bring new ideas to the table to improve processes and results.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

It’s true that we make extraordinary products, but our favorite part about Seakeeper is our people! We love the culture we have built and are aggressively protective of our team atmosphere. This is why we value your cultural fit as equally as we value your technical contributions. With a palpable passion for what we do, we work hard, move fast and are constantly pushing (or should we say crushing) boundaries. That means there is no room for jerks!

We operate with the nimbleness and growth mindset of a scrappy startup. Throughout the organization, we take ownership and accountability for our ultimate team success by openly and actively seeking out constructive feedback on how we can improve. We believe great ideas can strike at any moment, and when you have one, you’re empowered to speak up!

Fast-paced and hands-on don’t even begin to describe what you’ll experience here. That means you have the freedom to make a difference and contribute to the larger goal, regardless of your position. The only constant at Seakeeper is change, and we thrive on it!

WHO WE ARE

71% of our Earth is covered by water and we want everyone to make the most of it. That’s why we are on a mission to create products that transform the boating experience with an organization that employees want to work for, customers want to buy from, and vendors want to partner with.

Founded in 2008, we have grown from a start-up operation to the worldwide leader in marine motion control. The journey began with our gyrostabilization technology, which eliminates up to 90% of boat roll and creates a land-like experience on the water. This technology went from an unknown commodity to a must-have boating requirement in the first decade. In 2022, we added another jaw-dropping technology to our portfolio with the launch of Seakeeper Ride, a first-of-its-kind Vessel Attitude Control System which eliminates underway pitch and roll, making time on the water safer and more comfortable for everyone onboard. In summary, we are in the business of creating gravity-defying products that completely change the way people spend their time on the water…and we are just getting started!

We have long runways with both of our technologies with new addressable markets on the horizon and drive to push the boundaries of what our technologies can do. With dedicated focus to each segment, in addition to shared leadership of each vertical, we can balance the different demands of each segment while providing a consist overall vision and direction of the company.

Ready for a new challenge in a fast-paced environment? Want to help us disrupt an industry? Come on and apply, we are ready for you!

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