Category Sourcing Specialist

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The Category Sourcing Specialist supports sales growth and profitability by managing assigned product categories and supplier relationships. This role partners with Sales to develop sourcing solutions, negotiate pricing and supplier agreements, and support customer opportunities. By leveraging market insights, data analytics, and AI-powered tools, the Category Sourcing Specialist identifies opportunities to improve margins, enhance supplier performance, and drive category growth.

Success in this role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and relationship-management skills, along with effective collaboration across Sales, Procurement, and Operations teams.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Manage assigned categories and supplier relationships.
• Lead sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Negotiate pricing, rebates, and payment terms.
• Identify new suppliers and product opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance.
  
  

Category Management & Analysis

• Analyze market trends, pricing, and supplier performance.
• Develop category strategies to improve profitability.
• Identify cost-saving and growth opportunities.
• Support new product sourcing initiatives.
  
  

Sales & Customer Support

• Provide quotes, sourcing solutions, and category expertise.
• Partner with Sales to support customer opportunities.
• Deliver timely and accurate pricing support.
  
  

Analytics, AI & Systems

• Utilize analytics, AI tools, Salesforce, and business systems to support decision-making.
• Develop reporting and insights that improve performance.
• Support process improvements and automation initiatives.
  
  

Operations & Field Engagement

• Partner with Inventory, Procurement, and Operations teams.
• Support inventory optimization and supply chain efficiency.
• Participate in supplier visits, customer meetings, and trade shows.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, Finance, or related field.
• 3–7 years of sourcing, procurement, category management, or supplier management experience.
• Experience using AI-powered business tools.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts, pricing, rebates, and payment terms.
• Industry experience in distribution, packaging, manufacturing, or industrial supply preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, CRM/ERP systems, and Salesforce.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $70,000 – $80,000 per year.

Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.

Shorr Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It!
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverages
• Generous PTO with vacation, sick and floating holidays.
• 401K plan plus matching
• Team based Employee Owner company culture
  
  

Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status.