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
• 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

Pay

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

Company Culture

Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status.