Strategic Outsourcing Specialist

Description The Strategic Outsourcing Specialist is responsible for managing the company's outsourced manufacturing suppliers and the products they build. This role holds commercial ownership of externally manufactured products, leading sourcing, cost reduction, and supplier performance to ensure outsourced work is delivered on time, to quality standards, and at the best total cost. Own relationships with outsourced manufacturing suppliers, serving as their primary commercial contact.Hold commercial ownership of externally manufactured products, including pricing, terms, and delivery.Lead RFQs to source new outsourced work and re-quote existing products.Develop and drive cost reduction initiatives with outsourced suppliers.Manage supplier scorecards covering quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.Lead quarterly business reviews and corrective actions with underperforming suppliers.Negotiate supply agreements, pricing, and contract terms within approved limits.Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Project Management to qualify and onboard new suppliers.Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.Complete projects or any other functions as assigned by management. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.3+ years of sourcing or purchasing experience, preferably with outsourced or contract manufacturingStrong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systemsExperience running RFQs, cost analysis, and supplier negotiationsExperience building and managing supplier scorecardsAbility to read drawings, specifications, and bills of materialAdvanced Excel skills for data analysis and reportingDemonstrates a team mentalityGood time management skillsAbility to lift 25lbs occasionally