Sourcing Specialist - Labels & Direct Procurement

Strategic Sourcing With Real Operational Impact We are looking for a hands-on Sourcing Specialist to support label, retail, and industrial/capital equipment production in a hybrid role supporting our Joppa, MD office. This position combines strategic and operational label sourcing (70%) with direct sourcing of engineering and production components (30%). In this role, you will help ensure uninterrupted production supply while actively building and managing a strong local supplier base, driving cost efficiency, and contributing to long-term sourcing strategies. Your tasks Define and implement sourcing strategies for label materials Identify, source, and onboard new label suppliers Manage supplier relationships, performance, and development Lead RFQs, price negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives Own budgeting and quarterly forecasting for label categories Analyze pricing and volume deviations and take corrective actions Develop and maintain KPI reporting (e.g., Material Price Development) Collaborate closely with plants to ensure supply continuity and performance Semi annual formal sourcing strategy updates (in collaboration with HQ) Monthly MPD reviews with individual plant managers (along with HQ and NA LC leadership) Lead supplier quality/delivery issue resolution Regular visits to all (3) NA sites for line level supplier performance feedback Source and onboard local suppliers for engineering and production components, including: Sheet metal (steel, aluminum) Plastics Wood (packaging/shipping) Electronics and assemblies Lead RFQs, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations Support new product introductions and engineering changes Evaluate and develop suppliers to improve cost, quality, and delivery Implement dual sourcing and risk mitigation strategies Work closely with production, engineering, and supplier development teams Monitor supplier performance and resolve quality, service, and delivery issues Drive cost reduction initiatives and supplier optimization projects Conduct regular plant and supplier visits to identify improvement opportunities Your profile 3-7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain Experience in manufacturing, ideally within industrial or capital equipment Ability to read technical drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) Strong negotiation and supplier management skills Analytical mindset with experience in KPI-driven environments Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable working close to production Your advantages at Bizerba Vacation and Holidays Time off Model I Holiday Schedule At Bizerba it is important to us that your work-life balance is not neglected. That's why we offer you flexible working hours so that you can organize your private life according to your individual needs. Paid time off (PTO) is available as a company benefit to all full-time employees. PTO can be used for any time off that an employee needs throughout the year including. leisure, personal, sick, etc. The Company also provides 8 paid holidays each year for all Full Time Employees. Retirement Plan 401K Plan I ADP Full time, regular employees who have completed "two months of continuous service" are eligible to participate in Bizerba 401(k) plan. Bizerba matches 100% up to 3% of your contribution and will give you an extra 0.5% for contributing at least 4%. Medical, Dental, Vision United Healthcare I Health, Dental and Vision United Healthcare is our insurance provider. We offer 3 tiers of Medical benefits, Dental HMO and PPO, and Vision benefits. Equitable Disability Leaves I EAP Bizerba provides Short-Term and Long-Term Disability to all eligible employees. These benefits are provided by Bizerba at no cost to you. The EAP is a confidential service, free of charge to you and your family and designed to help with personal, job and family concerns. Five face to face counseling sessions are available through the EAP for personal difficulties such as: Stress, Anxiety, Depression; Life Transitions; Divorce/Separation; Grief & Loss; etc. About Bizerba Although Bizerba did not invent the weight, we have definitely paved the way for modern weighing technology. Since 1866, our name•like no other•has stood for efficient weighing, slicing and labeling solutions.

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