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This role will develop sourcing strategies, build supplier partnerships, mitigate risk, and ensure consistent supply while improving cost and quality. You will work closely with teams across R&D, engineering, quality, and operations to match supplier capabilities with technical and business needs. The ideal candidate has strong engineering skills, sourcing expertise, experience with compressors, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will report to the Supply Chain Manager.\nEssential Job Functions\nTake responsibility for the procurement of direct material from international suppliers to local.\nResponsible for all purchasing-related activities, including, but not limited to, the sourcing process, price control, proposal analysis, negotiating improved value, awarding & implementing contracts.\nWork with engineers and designers to source materials and services that align with product requirements.\nAnalyze and improve procurement processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall operations.\nEstablish robust communication strategies to report on program status, communicate critical issues and offer solutions, and implement corrective actions.\nAbility to handle multiple high-visibility, high-priority initiatives effectively, independently, and under competing constraints\nDevelop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with our vision, emphasizing cost efficiency, manufacturability, quality, optimized lead times, and risk mitigation.\nAnalyze BOMs and collaborate with R&D/engineering teams to identify cost-saving opportunities\nLead RFQ processes, negotiating pricing, contracts, and payment terms with suppliers.\nBenchmark global supplier markets and maintain a competitive supplier database. \nLeverage market intelligence, benchmarking, and cost modeling to evaluate RFQs.\nProvide clear, data-driven updates to internal stakeholders through presentations and reports.\nEnsure that procured materials and services meet company standards, budget requirements, and vendor qualifications.\nMonitor supplier performance, including quality, delivery, and overall compliance.\nWork with legal counsel to ensure procurement contracts accurately reflect negotiated terms.\nComply with OSHA regulations and company safety policies, applying Safe Start training to reinforce safe work practices and prevent injury.\nSupport Atlas Copco’s “Safety First” policy and implement sustainable processes to achieve targets for Quality, Environment, Safety, Health, and Energy/Resource Efficiency.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nTo succeed, you will need\nWe encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.\nRequired Qualifications:\n5-10 years of experience in technical sourcing, process engineering, supplier quality, or procurement engineering. Experience with launching new product portfolios is a plus.\nInterpret prints, drawings, and quality requirements against product requirements and directly answer supplier questions.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\nStrong technical ability, able to engage in engineering dialog with suppliers.\nDemonstrated expertise and domain knowledge in one or more manufacturing processes, ex: machining, stamping, forging, casting, welding, coating, etc.\nStrong analytical, project management, and negotiation skills\nDemonstrated expertise in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management\nProficient in data analysis and reporting tools, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI\nExperience with software tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.\nHighly detail-oriented, well-organized, and analytical with strong problem-solving skills\nSkilled in making data-driven decisions with a strong analytical mindset\nEffective communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments\nSelf-motivated and resourceful with a proactive approach to procurement.\nAbility to manage projects of relatively high complexity and dollar value\nAbility to understand technical drawings and specifications\nAbility and willingness to travel locally to supplier and customer sites, as needed, to support sourcing activities, supplier development, quality initiatives, and project requirements.\nIn return, we offer\nExcellent compensation package, including a flexible benefits plan, and generous 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.\nHealth insurance / Dental insurance / Vision insurance / Life & Disability insurance, along with Maternity and Paternity Leave offered.\nTuition Reimbursement of costs associated with job-related courses/ undergraduate or graduatedegree.\nPaid time off, 3 weeks of vacation, 8 fixed holidays and up to 5 floating holidays.\nJob location\nThis role requires you to work on-site at our office in Houston, Texas. 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