Sourcing Specialist

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Sourcing Specialist

Disc Drive, Longmont, CO, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Who We Are

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) is an award-winning manufacturer of premium quality power conversion products located in Longmont, CO. In business for over 50 years, SENS is the market leader with a proven track record of providing highly reliable battery chargers, DC power systems, and related products to industrial markets. For more information on our company please see our web site at  .

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for supporting New Product Development (NPD) purchasing activities, ensuring timely procurement of prototype, beta build, and initial production materials. This role partners closely with Engineering, Quality, and the Purchasing team to develop and manage the supply base, coordinate material readiness, and ensure smooth transition of new products into production.

Responsibilities NPD Procurement

• Handle purchasing for prototypes and proof-of-concept parts.
• Manage purchasing activities for Beta Build programs.
• Set up and execute initial material buys (up to a quarter’s worth) to support production readiness.
• Broad-based experience in sourcing and purchasing across multiple categories:
  Cables, Electronics, PCBAs, and Metal Fabrication.
• Coordinate with the Purchasing team and collaborate with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Develop and maintain a responsive prototype supply base for quick-turn requirements and new supplier development.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Quality Control (QC) to understand inspection needs and priorities for NPD builds.
• Partner with Engineering to develop or identify new technologies and suppliers to support innovative product development.
• Coordinate the hand-off of materials and supply chain processes from NPI to Production.
• Collaborate with the Distribution Center (DC) to ensure proper system and supply line (SL) data setup.
• Act as the point of contact for documentation control for the purchasing department for item set up at the time of release.
• Ensure SCM processes are being applied and followed by cross-functional teams during projects and business activities.

Representation & Reporting

• Represent Purchasing in NPI meetings and Engineering in Purchasing meetings to ensure alignment and communication.
• Report directly to Procurement, with a high level of Engineering team support for supply chain needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience, preferably in an NPI or engineering-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing for cables, electronics, PCBAs, or metal fabrication.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• ERP/MRP system experience as well as proficient with MS Office and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and TCO methodologies.
• Experience supporting new product development or engineering-driven manufacturing environments.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with analytical and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Excel) for spend analysis and supplier performance tracking.

Location: This position is located in Longmont, CO.

Base Compensation: $70,000 - $95,000 is the projected compensation range for this role depending on the candidate’s overall…