Sourcing Analyst
Job in
Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas, 77479, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Business
Business Development, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Analyst, Business Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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We are seeking a Sourcing Analyst. In this role, you will be responsible for following the company’s sourcing policies and qualifying alternative suppliers, negotiating price and terms, maintaining good relationships with suppliers, and working on cost-down projects.
Job Duties
Sourcing
- Execute standardized sourcing processes and strategies for assigned categories/subcategories
- Research, keep up-to-date on industry standards, trends, including crucial cost drivers affecting contract pricing
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts, and manage supplier performance
- Provide data-driven analysis and sourcing recommendations
- Oversee contract compliance and vendor performance for contract award
- Assess and report supply impact due to any unforeseen events
- Analyze risk assessments on current and/or potential contracts and agreements
- Drive continuous improvements in sourcing strategies and compliance
- Maintain sourcing database(s) to ensure reporting is accurate
- Coordinate RMA escalations and work with the supplier for dispositions
- Drive supply diversification
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
- Evaluate supplier performance quarterly and yearly
- Track and maintain a valid NDA
- Responsible for informing and collecting company compliance requirements from suppliers
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field
- Working Experience Requirements:
Minimum 2 years of experience in supplier management or strategic sourcing is required
Skills/ Abilities:
- Knowledge of SAP is preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced MS Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Sorting, adding filters, etc.) is required
- Good understanding of sourcing process management
- Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills with the ability to effectively work in a team environment with all levels within the company and on an individual basis
- Demonstrates strong negotiation and project planning skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines
- Self-motivated, takes initiative, and is proactive in their approach to complete multiple projects
- Adaptable to changes
- Flexible for extended or short-notice travel
- Chinese speaking is a plus
Location
This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.
WHY AOI?
In addition to a competitive salary, AOI offers
- Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer employees the right options to meet individual and family needs
- Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
- Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at the end of the year
- Relocation package available within the US
- Immigration sponsor ships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)
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