Sourcing Coordinator

Summary

Job DescriptionThe Sourcing Supervisor leads and actively contributes to sourcing activities required to ensure materials are available to support production and customer commitments. This player/coach role is accountable for supplier selection and performance, commercial negotiations, purchase order execution, inventory health, and supplier strategy. The Supervisor develops and coaches team members, drives performance through key metrics, and partners cross-functionally to support end-to-end supply chain needs. This role is perfect for someone who wants to utilize their leadership, strategy, and supplier partnerships skills to impact our business.Major Areas of AccountabilityLead sourcing execution and supplier performance to ensure material availability, cost effectiveness, quality, and delivery performance aligned with production and customer requirementsStrategic supplier management, including supplier selection, negotiation of commercial terms, Supplier Business Reviews, and ongoing performance managementManage and optimize inventory health to balance customer service, production needs, and working capital objectives; lead inventory health routinesAchieve annual cost savings targets through negotiations, cost modeling, market intelligence, and continuous improvement initiativesSupervise and develop the Sourcing team, including goal setting, coaching, performance management, training, and succession planningFacilitate regular team meetings focused on metrics review, issue resolution, communication, and continuous improvementDevelop and optimize the global supply chain for direct materials and facility purchasingCollaborate cross-functionally with Customer Service, Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, and Quality to support material changes, re-qualification, and product life-cycle managementEstablish, monitor, and control the department budget, including participation in annual compensation planningSupport customer quotation activities by providing accurate cost of goods informationMaintain department process documentation, training records and ensure ISO complianceStay informed on relevant commodity market trends and negotiate for best total delivered costPerform other duties as assignedRequirementsBachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience5+ years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, buying, or supply planning2+ years of people leadership or supervisory experienceDemonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations and managing supplier performanceProven ability to identify, implement, and sustain process improvementsProficiency with ERP systemsExperience sourcing materials, services, and equipmentStrong cross-functional collaboration skillsExcellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to travel up to 10%PreferredExperience managing spend for contract manufacturing, domestic freight and international tradeExperience sourcing roll goods or similar direct material commoditiesExperience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar)Experience participating in or executing Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SI&OP) processesGlobal sourcing or international supplier management experienceEpicor ERP system proficiencyCompany DescriptionLabor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.Thank you!#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Job DescriptionThe Sourcing Supervisor leads and actively contributes to sourcing activities required to ensure materials are available to support production and customer commitments. This player/coach role is accountable for supplier selection and performance, commercial negotiations, purchase order execution, inventory health, and supplier strategy. The Supervisor develops and coaches team members, drives performance through key metrics, and partners cross-functionally to support end-to-end supply chain needs. This role is perfect for someone who wants to utilize their leadership, strategy, and supplier partnerships skills to impact our business.Major Areas of AccountabilityLead sourcing execution and supplier performance to ensure material availability, cost effectiveness, quality, and delivery performance aligned with production and customer requirementsStrategic supplier management, including supplier selection, negotiation of commercial terms, Supplier Business Reviews, and ongoing performance managementManage and optimize inventory health to balance customer service, production needs, and working capital objectives; lead inventory health routinesAchieve annual cost savings targets through negotiations, cost modeling, market intelligence, and continuous improvement initiativesSupervise and develop the Sourcing team, including goal setting, coaching, performance management, training, and succession planningFacilitate regular team meetings focused on metrics review, issue resolution, communication, and continuous improvementDevelop and optimize the global supply chain for direct materials and facility purchasingCollaborate cross-functionally with Customer Service, Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, and Quality to support material changes, re-qualification, and product life-cycle managementEstablish, monitor, and control the department budget, including participation in annual compensation planningSupport customer quotation activities by providing accurate cost of goods informationMaintain department process documentation, training records and ensure ISO complianceStay informed on relevant commodity market trends and negotiate for best total delivered costPerform other duties as assignedRequirementsBachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience5+ years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, buying, or supply planning2+ years of people leadership or supervisory experienceDemonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations and managing supplier performanceProven ability to identify, implement, and sustain process improvementsProficiency with ERP systemsExperience sourcing materials, services, and equipmentStrong cross-functional collaboration skillsExcellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to travel up to 10%PreferredExperience managing spend for contract manufacturing, domestic freight and international tradeExperience sourcing roll goods or similar direct material commoditiesExperience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar)Experience participating in or executing Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SI&OP) processesGlobal sourcing or international supplier management experienceEpicor ERP system proficiencyCompany DescriptionLabor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.Thank you!#J-18808-Ljbffr