Senior Sourcing Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking an experienced Senior Sourcing Specialist to join a leading manufacturing company. This role is perfect for a professional with a strong background in procurement, inventory management, and production planning, looking to take on more responsibility in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a balance of hands‑on experience in purchasing and supply chain management, combined with the ability to optimize processes and support operational goals.

• Manage procurement of raw materials, components, and supplies to meet production schedules, ensuring cost efficiency and quality standards.
• Build sourcing strategy developing cost‑saving solutions while mitigating risk for potential supply chain disruptions.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, working closely with production and operations teams to ensure timely availability of materials and products.
• Forecast material needs, monitor inventory levels, and adjust procurement strategies to minimize excess inventory and avoid stockouts.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and work with warehouse teams to optimize storage, handling, and movement of materials.
• Analyze inventory turnover and lead times to identify opportunities for improvement in procurement and supply chain processes.
• Provide regular reporting on inventory, purchasing activities, and supply chain performance to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment between procurement, production, and logistics functions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and inventory management processes.
• Address supply chain disruptions and material shortages promptly, identifying solutions to keep production on track.

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, inventory planning, or supply chain management, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of production planning, procurement, and inventory management principles.
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a focus on data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams across different departments to achieve organizational goals.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and inventory optimization practices is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Employment Type: Full‑time

Salary: $100,000- $110,000 based on experience

Hours: Monday through Friday

To learn more about this position, please submit your current resume for immediate consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.