Sourcing Specialist

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Procure materials and supplies to support organizational demands while balancing quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Continuously identify opportunities to reduce overall material and purchasing costs.
• Evaluate supplier quotes, pricing, and services to determine the best sourcing options.
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and maintain strong relationships with approved suppliers.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new and existing domestic and international suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, contracts, statements of work, and technical requirements.
• Ensure accuracy of pricing, quantities, delivery schedules, and purchasing records for all procured items.
• Expedite purchase orders and communicate shortages, delays, or material changes to relevant departments.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and material availability to support production and sales demands.
• Verify supplier compliance with quotations, contracts, and purchase order requirements.
• Cook up domestic and international shipments, including import/export and U.S. Customs documentation.
• Manage projects and priorities to meet deadlines and business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and 3–7 years of purchasing or sourcing experience will be considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, materials management, supply chain, or operations preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, quotations, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to interpret pricing and financial data.
• Able to maintain accurate documentation, schedules, and departmental reports.
• Willingness to travel as needed.