Sourcing Specialist

Pay: $105,000, 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-Time Key Responsibilities for Sourcing Specialist Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories (e.g., MRO, capital equipment, services, logistics, tooling) production steel and fabricated components Execute RFQ/RFP processes, including bid analyses, cost comparisons, supplier recommendations, and contract awards Support total cost of ownership (TCO) initiatives, including basic cost breakdowns and should-cost analysis Monitor market trends for steel, fabrication, and related commodities, including raw material pricing and capacity considerations Identify, evaluate, and assist with onboarding suppliers for steel, fabrication, and indirect goods and services Participate in commercial negotiations, including pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contract conditions, with guidance from senior sourcing leadership Manage supplier relationships for assigned categories, including performance tracking, issue resolution, and continuous improvement activities Resolve supplier issues related to cost, delivery, capacity, and quality in collaboration with cross functional teams Partner with internal stakeholders to align sourcing activities with technical requirements and production schedules Collaborate with finance on budgeting activities, cost savings tracking, and spend analysis Track sourcing KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, and contract compliance Support supply continuity planning, including secondary sourcing and risk mitigation efforts Place purchase orders and assist with resolving invoice and payment issues for assigned categories Qualifications for Sourcing Specialist Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field Certifications: APICS, CPSM, CSCP, or similar professional certification (or progress toward certification) Experience: 3–5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles, with exposure to indirect spend and/or steel or fabrication categories Experience sourcing steel products (plate, sheet, tube, structural) or fabricated components Exposure to working with domestic or regional steel suppliers or service centers Working knowledge of steel markets, fabrication processes, or manufacturing supply chains Experience supporting negotiations and managing supplier relationships Strong analytical skills, with experience in spend analysis or cost comparisons Proficiency with ERP and sourcing tools (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Coupa or similar) Understanding of the full procure to pay lifecycle #J-18808-Ljbffr