Sourcing Lead Buyer

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases

Sourcing Lead Buyer leading strategic sourcing initiatives for engineered commodities in manufacturing. Managing global supplier relations and improving sourcing strategies for operational continuity.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeSanta Ana • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for complex commodities including precision machining, castings, forgings, weldments, fabricated components, and electrical assemblies.
Own multi-million-dollar global spend across machined castings, forgings, weldments, and precision components, aligning sourcing strategy with long-term growth.
Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers globally to expand the approved supplier base and reduce supply risk.
Develop and execute dual-source and multi-source strategies for critical components to improve supply continuity and supplier capacity flexibility.
Conduct supplier capability assessments including technical capability, manufacturing processes, equipment, certifications, and financial stability.
Develop and maintain strong strategic relationships with key suppliers to support long-term business partnerships.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred – extensive experience w/o Bachelor's degree will considered.
5+ years of sourcing or procurement experience in a manufacturing or engineered products environment.
Proven experience sourcing complex machined components, castings, forgings, fabricated assemblies, or electrical systems.
Demonstrated success in identifying and developing new suppliers and executing dual-source strategies.
Experience working with engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
Strong experience evaluating supplier manufacturing capabilities, equipment, and technical expertise.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Diversity and inclusion initiatives

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcingprocurementsupplier evaluationmanufacturing processestechnical capability assessmentdual-source strategiesmulti-source strategiesengineering drawingsmanufacturing specificationsfinancial stability assessment

Soft Skills

strategic relationship managementcommunicationnegotiationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingcollaborationleadershipstrategic thinkingadaptabilitydecision-making

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Business