Sourcing Specialist

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for leading supplier sourcing and negotiation activities for both direct and indirect materials and services across the organization. This role owns the end-to-end sourcing process, including supplier identification, RFQ development, cost analysis, and negotiation execution, while partnering with Procurement leadership and internal stakeholders to drive optimal sourcing decisions.

The Sourcing Specialist works cross-functionally with key departments—Parts, Service, Rental, Used Equipment, Fleet, and Sales—to ensure supplier selection, pricing, and availability align with operational and financial objectives. This role requires a highly analytical, data-driven individual with strong negotiation and communication skills who can drive cost savings, reduce purchase price variance (PPV), and support supplier performance improvement.

• Lead sourcing events, including supplier identification, RFQ/RFP development, bid analysis, and supplier selection recommendations.
• Own negotiation process for assigned categories, driving competitive pricing, favorable terms, and improved service levels.
• Partner with Procurement leadership and category experts to finalize sourcing decisions and supplier strategies.
• Analyze supplier quotes, total cost of ownership, and market conditions to support data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with Purchasing team to ensure seamless execution of sourcing decisions into purchase orders and supplier onboarding.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve performance, responsiveness, and long-term value.
• Monitor supplier performance and contribute to supplier scorecards, reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities, including price reductions, vendor consolidation, and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Support reduction of purchase price variance (PPV) through proactive sourcing and negotiation efforts.
• Maintain sourcing and supplier data integrity within the ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics preferred).
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand demand requirements and align sourcing strategies accordingly.
• Track and report on sourcing KPIs, including cost savings, PPV, supplier performance, and cycle times.
• All other duties and special projects as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field required.
• 0–3 years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience (internships/co-ops applicable).
• Experience in a multi-departmental or distribution environment preferred.
• ERP experience required; Microsoft Dynamics preferred.
• Exposure to sourcing, negotiation, or supplier management concepts preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Positive attitude, team player, and strong work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High emotional IQ and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred.
  
  

Physical Job Demands

• Must be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods and operate office equipment.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
  
  

Shoppa’s Material Handling provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.