Sourcing Specialist
About the Company
This organization is a well-established manufacturer of premium, design focused consumer products with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. The business has expanded its product portfolio over time and operates as part of a larger global manufacturing group, providing both stability and continued growth opportunities.
Product Portfolio:
- Core manufactured goods and engineered products
- Temperature-controlled and storage solutions
- Airflow and ventilation systems
- Cleaning, maintenance, and supporting equipment
- Outdoor and specialty product lines
Why Join
- Leadership: New sourcing leadership driving process improvements and modernization
- Impact: High visibility role with influence across operations and supply chain
- Quality: Focus on premium, industry-recognized products
- Culture: Collaborative environment with a strong sense of ownership and pride in work
Position Overview
The Sourcing Specialist will drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and sourcing strategy initiatives. This role is responsible for executing sourcing events, leading negotiations, and partnering cross-functionally to improve efficiency, reduce spend, and strengthen supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Manage supplier relationships and drive cost savings through negotiation and strategic sourcing initiatives
- Lead RFQs/RFPs to support cost reduction and product development efforts
- Partner with suppliers and internal teams to ensure performance, delivery, and quality standards are met
- Conduct regular supplier and stakeholder business reviews
- Implement best practices to improve supplier performance and supply chain reliability
- Use data and analytics to identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities
Operations & Finance Support
- Collaborate with operations, quality, and materials teams to resolve supply challenges and ensure continuity
- Partner with finance to ensure compliance with purchasing and payment processes
Qualifications
Must-Have:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or manufacturing supply chain roles in a manufacturing environment
- Strong Excel and ERP/MRP system experience
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Confident communicator with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
FAQs
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