Category Sourcing Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage product and supplier activities, including sourcing, selection, negotiation, RFQs/RFPs, and deal closure
• Analyze market trends and negotiate with vendors to secure optimal pricing and discounts
• Identify new product opportunities and quickly source items based on Sales Representative needs
• Provide high volumes of accurate, time-sensitive quotes within Salesforce; initiate and manage RFQs
• Support Salesforce rollout by assisting pilot teams and training sales staff on processes and tools
• Partner with sales teams to promote preferred vendors, drive profitable growth, and expand opportunities
• Serve as a product and industry expert; provide guidance and training to internal teams
• Maintain item database integrity and support Procurement Operations with accurate item content
• Review inventory and collaborate with Inventory Team on cost optimization, buying parameters, and reorder points
• Lead category projects and conduct annual supplier reviews, including rebates, terms, and performance
• Ensure supplier compliance with company standards; coordinate supplier meetings and manage sample distribution
• Maintain involvement in return procedures and ownership of private label programs within assigned categories

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 plus years of sourcing, purchasing or inventory related experience
• Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills to include multitasking
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $65,000 – $80,000 per year.

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

About the Role

Join our team at Shorr Packaging where you can start your employee owner journey. As a Category Sourcing Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing and sourcing assigned categories, negotiating with vendors, and driving profitable growth.