What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Sourcing Specialist position at Kirby Risk?
Strategic Sourcing Specialists– Lafayette
Do you take pride in delivering cost-effective solutions, exceptional service, and high-quality products? Would you enjoy working collaboratively on a team that supports procurement for a growing manufacturing facility? Do you have experience with strategic sourcing or supply chain management?
If so, we want you on our team.
The Kirby Risk Service Center, a division of Kirby Risk Corporation specializing in the manufacturing of electrical wiring and control panels.
What You’ll Do As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist
In this role, you would be responsible for the development and implementation of commodity strategies including analyzing market trends, identifying, qualifying, and recommending sources of supply.
You’ll
Founded in 1926, Kirby Risk is a trusted leader in electrical supply, manufacturing, and mechanical solutions. Our culture is built on hard-working, engaged people who treat each other—and our customers—with respect and urgency.
When you join Kirby Risk, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a company where you can build a career.
Benefits That Work For You
We provide a complete package designed to support your health, career, and future:
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online: https://www.kirbyrisk.com/careers . Email questions to careers@kirbyrisk.com
WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE MENTION WHERE YOU SAW OUR AD
We will acknowledge all resumes received via email and respond to requests for help to complete your application.
Please note: You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship. To be considered for a role, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please get to know us at www.kirbyrisk.com. or via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kirby-risk/
A Safe Workplace is a Drug-Free Workplace
Do you take pride in delivering cost-effective solutions, exceptional service, and high-quality products? Would you enjoy working collaboratively on a team that supports procurement for a growing manufacturing facility? Do you have experience with strategic sourcing or supply chain management?
If so, we want you on our team.
The Kirby Risk Service Center, a division of Kirby Risk Corporation specializing in the manufacturing of electrical wiring and control panels.
What You’ll Do As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist
In this role, you would be responsible for the development and implementation of commodity strategies including analyzing market trends, identifying, qualifying, and recommending sources of supply.
You’ll
- Establish and maintain positive relationship with suppliers
- Monitor and track supplier performance
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure appropriate costs, schedule, quality, payment and delivery terms.
- Interpret MRP/ERP reports to determine daily purchasing priorities
- Process, review, validate, and distribute completed purchase orders
- Demonstrate professionalism when representing the company in all communications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management preferred, work experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management or procurement
- Knowledge of manufacturing, quality and production control, and planning processes
- Sourcing and negotiating experience
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Onsite, indoors, in a controlled temperature environment, with a variation of noise levels.
- This position will be working in an office environment, utilizing typical office equipment
- Travel occasionally for training, customer visits, or vendor meetings
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift
Founded in 1926, Kirby Risk is a trusted leader in electrical supply, manufacturing, and mechanical solutions. Our culture is built on hard-working, engaged people who treat each other—and our customers—with respect and urgency.
When you join Kirby Risk, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a company where you can build a career.
Benefits That Work For You
We provide a complete package designed to support your health, career, and future:
- Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life insurance & Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition reimbursement & on-the-job training
- 401(k) with company match & Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online: https://www.kirbyrisk.com/careers . Email questions to careers@kirbyrisk.com
WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE MENTION WHERE YOU SAW OUR AD
We will acknowledge all resumes received via email and respond to requests for help to complete your application.
Please note: You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship. To be considered for a role, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please get to know us at www.kirbyrisk.com. or via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kirby-risk/
A Safe Workplace is a Drug-Free Workplace