Sourcing Specialist

We're currently hiring for a Sourcing Specialist on behalf of a client in Alachua, FL!

Job Description

The Sourcing Specialist will develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for direct material categories within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for identifying and managing suppliers, optimizing cost and quality, mitigating supply risk, and ensuring sourcing strategies align with broader business and operational objectives.

Responsibilities

+ Develop and implement sourcing strategies for direct materials, mechanical components, and other critical production materials.

+ Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, capacity, performance, and supply reliability.

+ Manage supplier relationships and drive ongoing supplier performance improvement through regular reviews and collaboration.

+ Lead supplier negotiations and support the development, execution, and management of contracts and supplier agreements.

+ Identify and deliver cost-reduction opportunities through market research, supplier negotiations, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

+ Conduct market and supplier analysis to evaluate pricing trends, supplier capabilities, market conditions, and potential sourcing risks.

+ Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and other internal teams to ensure sourcing strategies support business and operational needs.

+ Support Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, inventory considerations, capacity analysis, and risk mitigation initiatives.

+ Ensure suppliers meet applicable procurement, regulatory, confidentiality, sustainability, safety, and compliance requirements.

+ Proactively identify and resolve supplier issues related to cost, quality, capacity, delivery, and overall performance.

+ Manage RFQ, RFP, and RFI processes to solicit competitive bids and evaluate supplier proposals.

+ Support supplier development activities to improve supplier capabilities, quality, and reliability.

+ Collaborate on purchase order execution and contract administration to ensure accurate and timely procurement activities.

+ Utilize Microsoft Excel and data-driven analysis to support cost analysis, market analysis, and sourcing decisions.

+ Support projects involving sourcing initiatives, supplier transitions, and continuous improvement efforts.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 3 years of strategic sourcing experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

+ Experience sourcing direct materials, mechanical components, or other production-related commodities.

+ Proven experience with supplier negotiations, including commercial terms and long-term agreements.

+ Hands-on experience with contract negotiation and contract management.

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Experience with supplier development and supplier performance management.

+ Strong experience in direct procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, and vendor management.

+ Strong understanding of supply chain principles and strategic sourcing methodologies.

+ Experience sourcing technical, mechanical, or industrial components preferred.

+ Ability to perform cost analysis, cost control, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) assessments.

+ Experience conducting market analysis to evaluate pricing, supplier capabilities, and supply risks.

+ Experience managing RFQ, RFP, and RFI processes.

+ Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and sourcing-related calculations.

+ Bachelors degree required.

+ Experience supporting supplier quality, purchase order, and contract processes.

+ Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate supply-base risks.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Alachua, FL.

Pay and Benefits

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