Global Sourcing Specialist

Role overview

Sourcing and supplier selection

• Execute direct-material sourcing projects through supplier award and handoff, focusing on machining, fabrication and electromechanical commodities.
• Identify and scout qualified suppliers aligned with Category Management strategy and approved supplier requirements.
• Develop and execute RFQs, including bid packages, supplier communication, quote collection, analysis and competitive bidding.
• Evaluate suppliers on cost, capability, capacity, quality, lead time and supply risk; prepare data-driven recommendations.
• Analyze quotations, cost breakdowns, historical prices and market data to identify cost reduction and cost avoidance opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, payment terms and other commercial conditions within established authority.

Project execution and stakeholder coordination

• Drive sourcing projects through the 6-Gate Sourcing Process, managing actions, deliverables, decisions, timelines, documentation and approvals.
• Coordinate with Category Management, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Should-Cost, Supplier Development and other stakeholders.
• Support supplier diversification, localization and dual-sourcing; identify and escalate risks to cost, schedule, quality and supply continuity.
• Communicate recommendations, status, risks and decisions, and hand awarded business to Procurement for ongoing production management.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain or a related manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated sourcing experience in supplier identification, RFQs/RFPs, bid analysis, supplier selection and commercial negotiations.
• Good understanding of machining, fabrication, electromechanical assembly, manufacturing processes and cost drivers.
• Experience evaluating supplier cost, capability, capacity, lead time, quality and supply risk.
• Strong analytical skills for quotations, cost breakdowns and total cost of ownership.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work effectively across functions and with suppliers.
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment; proficient with Microsoft Excel and standard procurement or supply-chain tools.
• Able to travel up to 30% of the time.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or MBA.
• Experience with ERP and/or PLM systems such as SAP, Oracle or Agile.
• Experience with project management and data analytics tools.

Working conditions

• The position requires the ability to work onsite and accommodate meetings across global time zones.
• Work takes place in a professional office and/or manufacturing environment.
• The role involves extended periods of sitting, standing or typing, computer use and occasional handling of objects up to 15 pounds.
• The description notes remaining stationary for 40% of the time and communicating and observing documents at close range.