Lead Sourcing Specialist 2 - Buying/Procurement

Overview

Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for an assigned portfolio of goods and services, serving as the primary interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Manage the purchasing process from purchase order placement through delivery, including PO follow-up, supplier communication, expediting, and resolution of delivery, quality, commercial, and schedule-related issues.
• Maintain effective supplier relationships and serve as a key point of contact for purchase order execution, ensuring suppliers understand and meet contractual, technical, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor and manage purchase orders within the ERP system, ensuring information is accurate and current, including pricing, delivery dates, quantities, and other relevant order details.
• Apply sourcing policies, procedures, and strategies while using sound judgment to address day-to-day procurement challenges and changing business requirements.
• Utilize analytical thinking and working knowledge of procurement practices to evaluate issues, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions that support cost, quality, delivery, and operational objectives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning, Project Management, and other functional teams, to resolve supplier and procurement-related issues.
• Leverage knowledge of assigned commodities, suppliers, markets, and competitive factors to support sourcing decisions and identify opportunities for improved cost, delivery, quality, and supplier performance.
• May lead small-scale projects or process improvement initiatives with limited risk and resource requirements.
• Operate with a degree of autonomy within established policies, procedures, and functional practices, while exercising judgment to modify approaches and recommend alternative solutions when circumstances require.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement, OR High school diploma/GED with 8+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain or Procurement.

Nice to have

• Working experience in Manufacturing environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage supplier relationships and resolve procurement-related issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to document, plan, coordinate, and execute projects and initiatives.
• Established project management and process improvement skills (PMP or Six Sigma Belt Certifications are a plus).
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and procurement processes.
• Ability to work independently while effectively contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business requirements.

Details

• Remote position (U.S.-based; legally authorized to work in the United States required).
• Relocation assistance: not provided.
• Application deadline: October 21, 2026.
• Pay range for U.S. based positions: $82,900 to $138,200, plus discretionary annual bonus eligibility.