Sourcing Specialist

Job Overview

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for identifying and sourcing electronic components and materials at competitive rates while supporting high-volume customer quoting activities. This role works closely with suppliers to obtain pricing and lead-time information, perform cost analysis, negotiate favorable terms, and maintain accurate supplier and material data within the ERP system. The Sourcing Specialist partners closely with quoting, purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure timely quote turnaround, informed sourcing decisions, and continuity of supply in support of customer and business requirements.

About the Role

Established in 1971, ISC began building custom power cables & assemblies for Gateway, Kingston, and Xerox. With over 50 years of manufacturing experience, ISC is capable of meeting tight deadlines and changing forecasts while maintaining quality. Our products are in use worldwide in commercial and military aircraft, lifesaving medical devices, weapon systems, inflight entertainment, power systems, and countless commercial, industrial & computer applications. Our facility is environmentally controlled, engineered for manufacturing flexibility, includes dedicated assembly labs for isolated program management, and a cleanroom facility. With dedicated professionals and assemblers regularly operating two full shifts, ISC operates with the most current high-speed tooling, material handling, and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Customer Quoting & CPQ Support
• Support and enhance customer quoting activities through the CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) process
• Provide timely component pricing, lead-time validation, supplier recommendations, and cost analysis
• Operate with a strong sense of urgency to support time-sensitive customer quote requests and changing business priorities
• Escalate urgent supplier requests and coordinate with vendors to meet quote turnaround objectives and customer deadlines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience, preferably involving electronic components and materials
• Experience performing supplier research, cost analysis, pricing negotiations, and vendor qualification activities
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably M3

Qualifications

• Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by ITAR regulations

Skills

• Contract Manufacturing
• Aerospace & Defense
• Highly Regulated Manufacturing Environments
• Sourcing or Purchasing Electronic Components
• Interpret Technical Specifications and Material Requirements

Benefits

We are committed to a high-performance culture of ownership, responsibility, and accountability, which will lead to breakthrough results in service for our customers and highly motivated employees. ISC is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Pay

$85,000 - $88,000/year + bonus

Schedule

N/A