Category Sourcing Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned categories and supplier relationships.
• Lead sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Negotiate pricing, rebates, and payment terms.
• Identify new suppliers and product opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance.
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and supplier performance.
• Develop category strategies to improve profitability.
• Identify cost-saving and growth opportunities.
• Support new product sourcing initiatives.
• Provide quotes, sourcing solutions, and category expertise.
• Partner with Sales to support customer opportunities.
• Deliver timely and accurate pricing support.
• Utilize analytics, AI tools, Salesforce, and business systems to support decision-making.
• Develop reporting and insights that improve performance.
• Support process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Partner with Inventory, Procurement, and Operations teams.
• Support inventory optimization and supply chain efficiency.
• Participate in supplier visits, customer meetings, and trade shows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, Finance, or related field.
• 3–7 years of sourcing, procurement, category management, or supplier management experience.
• Experience using AI-powered business tools.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts, pricing, rebates, and payment terms.
• Industry experience in distribution, packaging, manufacturing, or industrial supply preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, CRM/ERP systems, and Salesforce.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $70,000 – $80,000 per year.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverages
• Generous PTO with vacation, sick and floating holidays
• 401K plan plus matching
• Team based Employee Owner company culture

Company Information

Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal-opportunity employer.