Senior Sourcing Specialist

Job Title: Senior Sourcing Specialist

Location: On-Site – Greater Nashville Area, TN

Industry: Consumer Goods / Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Confidential Company: Confidential U.S.-Based Consumer Brand Manufacturer

About the Company (Confidential)

Our client is a well-funded, fast-growing consumer goods brand establishing a new U.S.-based manufacturing facility in the Greater Nashville area. This brownfield operation is undergoing rapid development and will become a cornerstone of the company’s North American production footprint. The new site is poised for high visibility within the organization and will be instrumental in enabling long-term operational scale.

Position Overview

This is a unique opportunity for a proactive and organized Senior Sourcing Specialist to join a greenfield operation at the ground level. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance & Procurement, this individual will lead tactical purchasing for all materials and indirect goods needed during the start-up phase, while helping establish foundational procurement systems, workflows, and supplier infrastructure.

The role is on-site and designed for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, build-from-scratch environments with strong exposure to cross-functional leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Start-Up Phase (First 6 Months):

• Purchase and manage raw materials, packaging, consumables, and MRO to support facility launch
• Create and manage POs, delivery tracking, and vendor communication
• Implement basic procurement processes, systems, and documentation standards
• Collaborate closely with planning, quality, and operations teams to ensure material alignment with production timelines
• Source and onboard indirect vendors needed for facility readiness

Growth & Stabilization (6–18 Months):

• Evaluate supplier performance for cost, reliability, and service quality
• Develop dual/triple sourcing strategies to support risk mitigation
• Improve procurement reporting and inventory strategies in partnership with production planning
• Contribute to the design of long-term sourcing strategy and team expansion

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience:

• 2–4 years in purchasing, sourcing, or procurement; manufacturing environment preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage full purchasing lifecycle: POs, vendor communication, delivery tracking, issue resolution
• Cross-functional experience working with operations, planning, and leadership

Traits & Capabilities:

• Highly proactive, resourceful, and organized
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and building structure from the ground up
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Curious, intelligent, and eager to grow with the organization
• Ability to think strategically while executing tactically

Why This Role?

• High-visibility opportunity as one of the first hires in a new U.S. manufacturing site
• Direct impact on sourcing systems, vendor strategy, and process design
• Hands-on collaboration with executive and site leadership
• Blend of start-up pace with the support of an established brand
• Long-term career growth potential into strategic sourcing or procurement leadership

Compensation & Location

• Competitive compensation aligned between entry-level buyer and sourcing manager tiers (exact range provided upon interview)
• On-site only — candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the Greater Nashville area