Sourcing Specialist 3 - Indirect Purchasing

Job Posting External

Job Duties:

• Supplier Management & Risk Mitigation – Manage key supplier performance through proactive engagement, structured reviews, and escalation. Assess critical supply risks and drive contingency plans, including dual sourcing and supplier development. Lead cross‑functional audits, corrective actions, and measurable risk‑reduction initiatives.
• Cost Management & Quotation Support – Optimize cost and value through analysis of supplier cost structures, processes, and technical alternatives. Lead RFQs, negotiate on technical and commercial factors, and identify design‑to‑cost/value‑engineering opportunities. Validate savings and align with cross‑functional and financial requirements.
• Technical & Quality Collaboration – Serve as sourcing lead for technical and quality initiatives. Support new component qualification, product/process change evaluations, and resolution of supply‑related quality issues. Partner with Engineering to involve suppliers early in design and support technology transfer when needed.
• Strategic Sourcing Execution – Implement sourcing strategies by analyzing suppliers and markets, evaluating alternatives, and recommending approaches based on risk, capability, and lifecycle needs. Translate technical requirements into supplier qualifications and maintain alignment with long‑term category strategies.
• Commercial Terms & Contracts – Lead negotiations for major sourcing agreements, including long‑term contracts and performance‑based terms. Work with legal and business teams to ensure compliance and business alignment. Maintain contract documentation and enforce commercial performance metrics.
• Business Systems Execution – Execute supplier enablement and data management within business systems. Ensure accurate setup, maintenance, and data integrity. Drive supplier compliance through clear expectations and timely, complete submission of required information.
• Miscellous - Support department-wide strategy development, training programs, and continuous improvement efforts. Mentor Sourcing Specialist 1 & 2 employees and contribute to capability-building within the sourcing function. Participate in cross-functional teams focused on critical supply challenges or key program initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-4 years related experience
• Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering)
• Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
• Frequent travel (6-20%) & Occasional overnight stays (0-5%)
• Must be willing to work onsite – New Bremen, Ohio

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Certification from APICS, ISM, CIPS or comparable.
• Strong understanding technical drawings and industrial commodities or Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Contract management and negotiation experience.
• A high level of interpersonal, leadership, teamwork and negotiation skills are desired.