Sourcing Specialist

• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories (e.g., MRO, capital equipment, services, logistics, tooling) production steel and fabricated components
• Execute RFQ/RFP processes, including bid analyses, cost comparisons, supplier recommendations, and contract awards
• Support total cost of ownership (TCO) initiatives, including basic cost breakdowns and should-cost analysis
• Monitor market trends for steel, fabrication, and related commodities, including raw material pricing and capacity considerations
• Identify, evaluate, and assist with onboarding suppliers for steel, fabrication, and indirect goods and services
• Participate in commercial negotiations, including pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contract conditions, with guidance from senior sourcing leadership
• Manage supplier relationships for assigned categories, including performance tracking, issue resolution, and continuous improvement activities
• Resolve supplier issues related to cost, delivery, capacity, and quality in collaboration with cross functional teams
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align sourcing activities with technical requirements and production schedules
• Collaborate with finance on budgeting activities, cost savings tracking, and spend analysis
• Track sourcing KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, and contract compliance
• Support supply continuity planning, including secondary sourcing and risk mitigation efforts
• Place purchase orders and assist with resolving invoice and payment issues for assigned categories

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
• Certifications: APICS, CPSM, CSCP, or similar professional certification (or progress toward certification)
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles, with exposure to indirect spend and/or steel or fabrication categories
• Experience sourcing steel products (plate, sheet, tube, structural) or fabricated components
• Exposure to working with domestic or regional steel suppliers or service centers
• Working knowledge of steel markets, fabrication processes, or manufacturing supply chains
• Experience supporting negotiations and managing supplier relationships
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in spend analysis or cost comparisons
• Proficiency with ERP and sourcing tools (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Coupa or similar)
• Understanding of the full procure to pay lifecycle

Salary : $105,000