Sourcing Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop supplier relationships to drive performance, quality, and innovation
• Oversee category spend exceeding $15M and identify cost optimization opportunities
• Lead supplier selection processes, contract negotiations, and pricing strategies
• Support new product development by ensuring supplier readiness and adherence to timelines
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to enhance capabilities and competitiveness
• Deliver annual cost savings targets (e.g., ≥3% year-over-year reduction)

Tactical Responsibilities

• Maintain supplier and pricing data within ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Process price updates, new item setup, source list management, and supplier master data
• Partner with Accounts Payable and suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Cook up payments and support working capital objectives, including payment term improvements
• Track and manage contract renewals and expiration timelines
• Collaborate with Quality to address supplier non-conformance and performance issues
• Support sourcing events, including RFQs and RFIs
• Partner with Planning to ensure supply continuity and production requirements are met
• Maintain sourcing documentation, reporting, and internal systems (e.g., SharePoint, supplier databases)
• Prepare reports, analyses, and presentations for leadership review
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required (or Associate’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience)
• 2+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in data management
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional team environments
• Process improvement mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)