Strategic Sourcing Specialist
NESCO Inc
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Position Summary
We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support a growing manufacturing organization by developing supplier relationships, executing sourcing strategies, and driving procurement excellence across direct and indirect spend categories. This role will partner closely with engineering, operations, manufacturing, planning, and quality teams to ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and supplier performance while supporting business growth initiatives.
The ideal candidate is analytical, commercially focused, and comfortable managing supplier relationships in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This position offers the opportunity to influence sourcing strategy, supplier development, cost reduction initiatives, and supply chain optimization efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, materials, components, and services.
- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to support business growth and supply chain resiliency.
- Lead RFQ, RFP, and supplier bidding processes including commercial analysis and supplier selection.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, contracts, and long-term supply agreements.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships focused on performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct supplier performance reviews evaluating quality, delivery, responsiveness, capacity, and cost competitiveness.
Cost Reduction & Supply Chain Optimization
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, value analysis, and process improvements.
- Support working capital improvement initiatives including inventory optimization and lead-time reduction.
- Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and make-versus-buy evaluations.
- Monitor commodity trends, market conditions, tariffs, logistics costs, and supply chain risks.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, operations, planning, and quality teams to support production requirements and business objectives.
- Support new product introductions through supplier selection, sourcing strategies, and supply readiness activities.
- Collaborate on supplier development initiatives including capacity planning, manufacturing readiness, and process improvements.
- Assist in resolving supplier performance issues and supply disruptions.
Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
- Develop risk mitigation strategies including dual sourcing, supplier diversification, and business continuity planning.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities and identify opportunities for supply chain improvements.
- Maintain sourcing documentation, supplier agreements, and procurement records within ERP systems.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement efficiency and supplier performance.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or related field preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or supplier management.
- Experience negotiating pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements with suppliers.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
- Manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, energy, electronics, fabrication, or engineered products experience.
- Experience sourcing metals, fabricated components, electrical assemblies, electronics, wire harnesses, machined parts, castings, or industrial commodities.
- Knowledge of global sourcing, supplier risk management, tariffs, and international supply chains.
- Experience working with suppliers throughout North America, Mexico, Europe, and Asia.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience with supplier development and supplier quality programs.
- APICS, CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or related supply chain certifications.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Cost Reduction
- Procurement Analytics
- Commodity Management
- Supplier Development
- Risk Management
- ERP/MRP Systems
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Total Cost of Ownership Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Manufacturing Supply Chain Operations
Success Metrics
- Annual Cost Savings Achievement
- Supplier On-Time Delivery Performance
- Supply Continuity and Risk Reduction
- Inventory Optimization Results
- Supplier Quality Performance
- Procurement Cycle Time Improvements
- New Supplier Development Success
- ERP Data Accuracy and Compliance
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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