Sourcing Specialist

We are looking for a Sourcing Specialist to support supplier development, material sourcing, and supply chain coordination within a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on identifying and qualifying suppliers, supporting new product development, and helping ensure a reliable, cost‑effective supply base. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience in sourcing, international logistics, and cross‑functional collaboration to support both new and existing product lines.

Responsibilities:

Research, identify, and qualify suppliers for materials, components, and services to support new and ongoing product needs.

Partner with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Marketing, Product Development, Purchasing, Finance, and Quality throughout the product development lifecycle.

Collaborate with Engineering to evaluate new materials, vendors, and sourcing options based on cost, quality, and design requirements.

Coordinate supplier meetings, manage bid processes, support cost analyses, and participate in supplier risk assessments.

Analyze historical supply challenges such as lead‑time variability, supplier performance, and quality concerns to proactively mitigate risk.

Identify and qualify alternate or backup suppliers for critical or high‑risk materials to strengthen supply chain continuity.

Coordinate and analyze incoming freight and logistics activities, with a focus on overseas shipments and total landed cost.

Work closely with Purchasing and Logistics teams to identify freight‑related cost‑saving opportunities and improve delivery performance.

Support inventory and process improvement initiatives, including reviewing reorder points, lead times, and slow‑moving inventory.

Maintain accurate supplier, lead‑time, and inventory data within ERP systems and sourcing tools.

Partner with Marketing and supplier teams to support textile and materials programs, including fabric grading updates, material data coordination, and supplier performance reviews.

Coordinate international shipments from supplier origin through final delivery, ensuring proper documentation, customs compliance, and shipment visibility.

Analyze tariffs, duties, and other landed‑cost factors to support sourcing decisions and material cost planning.