Sourcing Engineer

At Sword, we’re building AI to heal billions and unlock humanity’s full potential. In doing so, we’re pioneering AI Care, a fundamentally new approach to healthcare built for medical reasoning, safety, and real-time treatment, not generic technology applied after the fact. As both a clinical-centric frontier AI lab and an applied AI platform, Sword is reimagining how care is delivered at scale, removing traditional barriers like appointments, waiting rooms, and stigma so more people can access the care they need—and ultimately get back to lives lived in full.

Since 2020, Sword has expanded across physical therapy, women’s health, cardiometabolic, and mental health, and is now moving beyond the session to a fully AI-native, 24/7 care program that brings physical activity, therapeutic exercise, psychotherapy, nutrition, and behavior change into one connected experience. More than 700,000 members across three continents have completed over 10 million AI sessions, helping 1,000+ enterprise clients avoid more than $1 billion in unnecessary healthcare costs. Backed by 42 clinical studies, 44+ patents, and more than $500 million raised from leading investors including Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, and Founders Fund, Sword is defining a new standard for healthcare.

AI Proficiency at Sword Health

AI fluency is a core expectation at Sword Health. Every candidate is assessed against our three-level framework — be ready to share real examples of how AI is already part of how you work.

• Explorer (Level 1) — Uses AI daily to boost personal productivity

• Builder (Level 2) — Creates workflows and tools that elevate the whole team

• Integrator (Level 3) — Embeds AI into products and processes at scale

Every hire must demonstrate at least Level 1. The expected level will vary depending on the seniority of the role.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead technical sourcing initiatives for finished products, from supplier identification and technical evaluation through production ramp-up.

• Leverage AI, ERP systems, and digital tools for automation, visibility, traceability, and data-driven decision-making across the supply chain.

• Demonstrate proficiency in applying AI/ML techniques to enhance sourcing predictability, optimize inventory management, and predict supply chain disruptions.

• Manage end-to-end RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ), ensuring technical and supply chain alignment and leading commercial negotiations.

• Support supplier selection decisions based on technical capability, systems maturity, scalability, operational robustness, and total cost of ownership.

• Ensure seamless purchase order execution and on-time material availability in alignment with production schedules and demand plans.

• Analyze market dynamics to identify cost optimization opportunities, alternative sourcing strategies, and supply risk mitigation initiatives.

• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, driving performance, accountability, and long-term partnership alignment with Sword's operational and technical objectives.

What you need to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, with 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing, purchasing, supplier engineering, or supply chain project management.

• Experience applying AI/ML concepts and implementation to optimize supply chain processes.

• Experience working with contract manufacturers (CMs), EMS providers, or industrial suppliers.

• Solid understanding of purchase order management, logistics operations, and supplier relationship management.

• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects involving Engineering and Supply Chain.

• Strong analytical skills to optimize purchasing and delivery processes in line with business objectives.

• Experience with digital purchasing tools, logistics platforms, and inventory management systems.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage effectively with both internal teams and external suppliers.

• Based in or near the Porto Metropolitan Area.

What we would love to see

• Experience in consumer electronics, medical devices, or regulated hardware environments.

• Knowledge of digital solutions for supply chain optimization, including ERP systems and PLM tools.

• Experience in automating purchasing workflows to improve efficiency and streamline operations.

• Exposure to supply chain risk mitigation, dual sourcing, and redesign-to-value initiatives.

EUR 29,400 - 46,200 a year

*This range includes base, variable and equity

These compensation bands are just the starting point. Once someone joins and proves they’re outlier talent, we adjust quickly to ensure their compensation aligns with their impact.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. Actual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, location, market demand, and other factors. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary and any potential variable, bonus or sales incentives, and the Company’s estimation of the value of private company stock options, if applicable. The pay range is subject to change, future value of company stock options is not guaranteed, and compensation may be modified in the future. In addition to our total compensation, Sword offers a number of benefits as listed below.

Portugal - Sword Benefits & Perks:

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• Meal allowance

• Equity shares

• Remote work allowance

• Flexible working hours

• Work from home

• Discretionary vacation

• Snacks and beverages

Note: Please note that this position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must possess a valid EU visa and be based in Portugal.

Sword Health complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Color, Citizenship, Gender, Gender expression, Gender identity, Gender information, Marital status, Medical condition, National origin, Physical or mental disability, Pregnancy, Race, Religion, Caste, Sexual orientation, and Veteran status.