Senior Sourcing Specialist

Senior Sourcing SpecialistWe are seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist who will be responsible for leading and executing sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories and steel and fabricated commodities. Pay: $125,000, depending on experience Location: McGregor, TX Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401K match and more! Schedule: M-F (7 am to 4:30 pm) Employment type: Direct Hire, Full-TimeKey Responsibilities for Senior Sourcing Specialist:Lead the development and execution of category strategies for indirect spend (e.g., MRO, capital equipment, services, logistics, tooling), production steel and fabricated componentsOwn and execute complex RFQ/RFP events and negotiations including bid strategy development, supplier evaluation, cost modeling, award recommendations, and contract redlines and finalizationDrive total cost of ownership (TCO) and should-cost initiatives, including advanced cost breakdowns, benchmarking, and continuous cost improvement plansMonitor and interpret market dynamics for steel, fabrication, and related commodities, including raw material trends, capacity constraints, and supplier riskIdentify, qualify, and onboard strategic suppliers, including assessing technical, commercial, and operational capabilitiesLead commercial negotiations covering price, lead times, capacity commitments, payment terms, and contractual risk, with minimal oversightManage strategic supplier relationships, including performance reviews, scorecards, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiativesProactively resolve escalated supplier issues related to cost, delivery, capacity, or quality in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholdersServe as a trusted sourcing advisor to engineering, operations, and planning, ensuring sourcing strategies align with technical requirements and production schedulesPartner with finance to develop budgets, track savings, validate sourcing results, and support forecasting activitiesTrack, report, and communicate sourcing KPIs, including cost savings, supplier performance, quality, on-time delivery, and contract complianceLead supply continuity and risk mitigation efforts, including dual-sourcing strategies, capacity assurance, and contingency planningSupport procure-to-pay execution as needed, including purchase order placement and resolution of pricing, invoice, or payment discrepanciesQualifications for Senior Sourcing Specialist:Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related fieldCertifications: CPSM, CSCP, APICS, or demonstrated progress toward certificationExperience: 5–8 years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles, with demonstrated ownership of categories and supplier relationshipsDirect experience sourcing steel products (plate, sheet, tube, structural) and/or fabricated componentsExperience working with domestic and regional steel mills, service centers, and fabricatorsExposure to capital equipment sourcing or large scale supplier agreementsStrong working knowledge of steel markets, fabrication processes, and/or manufacturing supply chainsProven experience leading negotiations and managing strategic supplier relationshipsAdvanced analytical skills with hands-on experience in spend analysis, cost modeling, and data driven decision makingProficiency with ERP and sourcing tools (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Coupa or similar systems)Strong understanding of the full procure-to-pay lifecycleIf you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration! For faster response text "TX" to View phone number on click.appcast.io INDH