Sourcing Engineer / Ingénieur Développement Fournisseurs in Gdańsk

Location: Poland, UK, remote

Reports To: Sourcing and Inventory Control Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for technically complex commodities including soft goods, plastic injection molding, casting, machining, forging, tooling, electronic and other engineered components.
  • Support market analysis and supplier identification through RFQ, supplier evaluation, negotiation, qualification and final supplier approval.
  • Follow and enforce Galvion's Sourcing Gate process, ensuring all required technical, commercial, quality, capacity, trade compliance and risk‑assessment steps are completed before a supplier is approved and awarded business.
  • Ensure sourcing decisions are supported by documented gate review, cross‑functional alignment and clear approval criteria at each stage of the sourcing process.
  • Develop cost, supplier and risk analysis focused on total cost of ownership, competitiveness, capacity and supply chain resilience.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, dual sourcing, localization and supplier consolidation.
• Supplier Development & Industrialization
  • Assess supplier technical capabilities, manufacturing processes, capacity and scalability.
  • Lead supplier qualification, production readiness, tooling reviews, FATs and new supplier industrialization in collaboration with Engineering, Quality and Operations.
  • Develop and monitor supplier improvement plans covering cost, quality, delivery and capacity.
• Engineering & New Product Introduction
  • Partner closely with Product Engineering and Product Design to source and industrialize new products, components and manufacturing processes.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing requirements and translate them into clear supplier requirements.
  • Support DFM, tooling and manufacturing process discussions to optimize cost, quality and manufacturability.
• Strategic Supplier Selection & Commercial Management
  • Support the evaluation and selection of strategic suppliers, balancing technical capability, quality, cost competitiveness, capacity, flexibility, scalability, geographic risk and long‑term strategic fit.
  • Lead complex RFQs and negotiate commercial agreements that secure the right long‑term partner for Galvion, including pricing, lead times, capacity commitments, tooling, MOQs, payment terms and other key commercial conditions.
  • Develop long‑term supply agreements and partnership structures that provide competitive pricing while securing sufficient capacity, flexibility and responsiveness to support Galvion's growth over the coming years.
  • Build strong relationships with strategic suppliers and establish clear expectations around capacity growth, continuous improvement, quality, delivery and cost competitiveness.
• International Sourcing & Cross‑Functional Leadership
  • Develop and leverage a network of manufacturing suppliers in Europe, Asia‑Pacific, Africa or other international markets outside the Americas and identify opportunities to strengthen Galvion's global supply base.
  • Knowledge of country specific sourcing practices, market conditions, trade requirements and relevant regulatory considerations.
  • Support cross‑functional sourcing projects involving Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance and Product Development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–8+ years of experience in mechanical product engineering, sourcing, supplier development.
• Strong Knowledge in the following commodities: soft goods, plastic injection molding, electronic, casting, machining, forging and tooling manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience managing technically complex commodities and manufacturing suppliers.
• Experience working directly with international suppliers and cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience interacting with senior leadership.
• Strong understanding of trade compliance requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.
• Experience working with Arena or any other PLM.
• Proficiency in Power BI, SharePoint and Excel.
• Basic knowledge with ERP.

Key Competencies

• Proficient in English
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
• Technical and manufacturing expertise
• Supplier development
• Negotiation
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Cost and total-cost-of-ownership analysis
• Risk management
• Project leadership
• Cross‑functional influence
• Continuous improvement mindset