Sourcing Specialist
About the Organization
This opportunity sits within a high‑performing industrial manufacturer known for its technical products, engineered solutions, and long‑standing reputation for operational excellence. What makes this role truly unique is the chance to join a division that operates with real business‑unit autonomy-you get the resources, stability, and investment scale of a large enterprise, combined with the speed, ownership, and visibility of a smaller, execution‑focused team.
The broader organization runs a disciplined operating system built around structured problem-solving, continuous improvement, and high‑performance teams. The division you'll be joining is a strategic growth engine within the enterprise, making it a prime environment for someone who wants to deliver measurable impact and move up quickly.
What This Division Does
This division specializes in filtration technologies and engineered solutions that protect critical systems, improve performance, and ensure equipment reliability across industries such as:
- Life sciences
- Industrial manufacturing
- Air and fluid handling
- Energy and process applications
- HVAC/R and environmental systems
The product portfolio typically includes filters, assemblies, systems, and instruments designed to remove, measure, or control contaminants in air, gas, and fluid applications.
Position: Sourcing Specialist
Location
On‑site at one of the division's U.S. facilities (with flexibility dependent on the business unit).
Role Overview
The Sourcing Specialist plays a central role in ensuring the division has the materials, components, and supplier relationships needed to support both new product development and ongoing production. In this environment, supply chain performance is directly tied to quality, delivery, profitability, and customer satisfaction-so this role has a clear line of sight to business impact.
This is the right fit for someone who:
- Wants ownership
- Works well in fast‑moving environments
- Enjoys solving problems
- Wants to grow into a senior sourcing or procurement leadership role
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management
- Source materials, engineered components, and filtration‑related products to support manufacturing and aftermarket operations.
- Lead RFQs, conduct competitive bids, analyze quotations, and negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts.
- Identify cost‑reduction opportunities and value‑engineering alternatives.
Supplier Development & Performance
- Evaluate and qualify suppliers based on quality, capability, cost, and delivery criteria.
- Strengthen supplier performance through regular reviews, corrective actions, and partnership development.
- Support initiatives related to reliability, lead time reduction, and supply continuity.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Partner with engineering, operations, quality, and product management on new programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support new product introductions by ensuring suppliers meet technical and timing requirements.
- Work closely with manufacturing teams to solve material issues and reduce disruptions.
Data, Systems & Reporting
- Maintain accurate purchasing data within ERP and sourcing systems.
- Track supplier KPIs, cost improvement initiatives, and risk assessments.
- Provide visibility into sourcing plans, opportunities, and challenges.
Requirements
Experience
- 2-5+ years in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or materials management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience with technical products, engineered components, or filtration technologies is a plus.
- Familiarity with structured operating systems, continuous improvement, or Lean concepts is beneficial.
Skills
- Strong negotiation and supplier management capability.
- Ability to analyze data, costs, and supplier performance metrics.
- Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
- Highly organized with strong follow-through.
Mindset
- Ownership mentality
- Results‑driven
- Comfortable with accountability
- Curious, continuous-improvement oriented
Culture & Career Growth
This division is well‑suited for someone who thrives in:
- A high-expectation environment where outcomes matter
- A culture that values continuous improvement, structured problem-solving, and clear performance metrics
- A business that rewards impact over tenure
- A team where decisions are made locally and contributors have a real voice
High performers are regularly given stretch assignments, visibility to leadership, and accelerated career opportunities. This is an excellent platform for someone who wants to advance into senior sourcing, category management, or supply chain leadership roles.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development & continuous-improvement training
- Clear growth pathways within the division and across the broader enterprise
FAQs
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