Sourcing Specialist

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Sourcing Specialist to join our procurement team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing raw materials and production supplies essential for manufacturing operations in accordance with production scheduling demand. This role ensures a seamless supply chain, cost-effective purchasing, and timely delivery of quality materials to meet production schedules. This role proactively seeks out, proposes and executes opportunity for cost savings and navigates cost increase avoidance.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Procurement Strategy: Collaborate with the Supply Chain Director to develop and execute procurement strategies to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for raw materials, components, equipment, and services that align with company objectives, quality standards, and budget constraints.

Supplier Identification & Vendor Management: Establish relationships with our key suppliers. In collaboration with the Supply Chain Director, review vendor pricing programs and terms for recommendations of cost savings programs to ensure competitive costs, quality, on time delivery and reliability.

Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and supplies to avoid shortages or overstock situations. Work closely with production and warehouse teams to maintain optimal inventory levels and turns, and manage slow moving inventory situations. Maintain ERP system data on purchased items with regular maintenance.

Purchase Orders: Generate and process purchase orders based on production requirements and forecasted demand. Ensure production orders are optimized for most competitive vendor pricing.

Cost Management: Continuously seek opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements without compromising quality or timelines.

Compliance: Ensure all purchases comply with company policies, industry regulations, and sustainability initiatives. Consistently monitor open purchase orders through to resolution to ensure vendor confirmations are being handled appropriately.

Problem-Solving: Address and resolve supply chain issues such as delays, quality concerns, or supplier disputes promptly.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with production, engineering, quality assurance, and finance teams to align procurement efforts with business goals. Assist with initiating, compiling and analyzing RFQs in coordination of quoting demands from the sales team.

Other responsibilities as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and procurement software.

• Experience with Just-in-Time (JIT) material flow systems preferred.
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• Proficient Knowledge of Microsoft software

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make sound purchasing decisions.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

• Able to consistently live the LINDAR core values of integrity, teamwork, relationships and initiative. 

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy in procurement processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.