Sourcing Specialist

Job Title

Sourcing Specialist

Hapco Pole Products

The Sourcing Specialist will lead efforts in exploring, initiating, developing, and validating opportunities in cost savings, supply chain risk mitigation, quality improvements, and other supply chain related opportunities. The individual in this role will act as both the business and the technical interface between suppliers and development/manufacturing engineers to optimize the supply chain.

• Participate in the management of suppliers and help them meet Hapco quality requirements.
• Work on sourcing projects to improve pricing, delivery, quality, and design.
• Perform the Request‑For‑Quotation (RFQ) process, analyze Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), obtain cost breakdowns, and perform analysis.
• Develop negotiation strategies and conduct supplier negotiations.
• Place, track, and expedite purchase orders (PO).
• Conduct product sample inspections to ensure quality.
• Approximately 20% travel may include international.
• Prioritize tasks to be completed as required.
• Identify and resolve problems or issues effectively.
• Carry out departmental goals consistent with corporate strategic goals.
• Follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision.
• Comply with all company rules, safety policies, and procedures.
• Self‑starter and multi‑task oriented; able to work independently, as well as with others as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Procurement experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in administration, logistics, supply chain, or related field is preferred, or a minimum of 3‑5 years related experience.
• Exposure to commodity sourcing and production of multiple product categories.
• Proven track record of effectively communicating with manufacturers.
• Solid work ethic and willingness to learn and excel by actions and analytical attributes.
• Use analytical skills to interpret data, including root cause analysis.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; must understand Excel formulas and functions.
• 2 years’ experience in manufacturing facilities; basic understanding of various production processes (e.g., metal fabrication, casting).
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Follow and give verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Able to function in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi‑task.

Approximately 20% travel may include international.

Full‑time

Mid‑Senior level

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Hapco Pole Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status, and all employees and applicants are required to comply with applicable anti‑discrimination, anti‑harassment, anti‑bullying, and anti‑harassment and anti‑harassment regulations.