Strategic Sourcing Planner -- Direct Materials

Job Description

Job Description

Your Mandate

Safeguard material availability and cost discipline for a fast-moving manufacturing operation. You will convert demand into supply, stabilize new product ramps, and elevate supplier performance—all while maintaining audit readiness and data accuracy.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end purchasing for direct materials and services: review requisitions, evaluate vendor bids, and place POs.
• Leverage the MRP system to drive timely buys and adjust to changing demand signals.
• Manage procurement across NPIs and existing products; plan and execute last-time buys for EOL items.
• Hit service and cost targets: on-time delivery, inventory health, and purchase price variance.
• Analyze forecast accuracy and publish insights to guide planning and execution.
• Maintain standard cost data for assigned parts and support quoting/sourcing to enhance supply continuity and reduce cost.
• Resolve supply issues (shortages, allocations, discrepancies) using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee supplier performance through reviews and targeted improvement plans.
• Own KPI visibility and action plans: OTD, PO acknowledgments, past due shipments, and more.
• Support ISO/internal audit readiness and close out findings.
• Advance continuous improvement—especially data integrity and parameter management.

First 90 Days Focus

• Stabilize priority part families and clear past-dues.
• Align suppliers to acknowledgment and delivery expectations.
• Verify planning parameters and standard costs for top drivers.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of direct material buying experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with MRP and SAP.
• Strong analysis using Excel or Google Sheets.
• Expertise in procurement, inventory, and supplier management.
• Independent, organized, and effective across multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented problem solver; familiar with supply chain policies, procedures, and ISO standards.

Preferred Background

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in electronic manufacturing.

Logistics

• Pay Rate: $36/hour
• Work Arrangement: On-site (Not Remote)
• Schedule: 1st shift
• Status: Temp to hire