Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Direct Materials

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Located in Alachua, FL

Salary: $80,000-$90,000/yr

Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Direct Materials

Alachua, FL

 

$80,000–$90,000 per year

 

Full-time | Direct Hire | Onsite

 

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting an experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist for a direct-hire opportunity with a global manufacturer of highly engineered industrial equipment.

 

This position will develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical components used in a complex manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience sourcing direct materials such as hydraulic and fluid-power components, engines, transmissions, powertrain systems, mechanical assemblies, fabricated parts, or other engineered components.

 

This is a strategic role for someone who can look beyond purchase price, evaluate total cost of ownership, strengthen supplier performance, reduce supply-chain risk, and collaborate effectively with engineering and manufacturing leadership.

 

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned direct-material categories

• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop domestic and international suppliers

• Source engineered components, mechanical systems, and production materials

• Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities to reduce total cost

• Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, capacity, lead times, quality, service, and contractual terms

• Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, financial stability, and operational risk

• Monitor market conditions, emerging technologies, and changes within the supplier base

• Manage supplier performance reviews and corrective-action initiatives

• Improve supply continuity, inventory performance, and overall supplier reliability

• Ensure suppliers comply with applicable contracts, confidentiality requirements, trade regulations, procurement policies, and ethical standards

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, and finance

• Use ERP/MRP data and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions

• Work independently while managing multiple sourcing projects and priorities

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related discipline

• At least five years of direct-material sourcing, strategic procurement, commodity management, or supplier-management experience

• Experience supporting a manufacturing, OEM, heavy-equipment, automotive, aerospace, industrial, or similarly complex production environment

• Experience sourcing hydraulic components, engines, transmissions, powertrain systems, mechanical assemblies, or related engineered products is highly desirable

• Demonstrated success negotiating supplier contracts and complex commercial agreements

• Strong understanding of cost analysis, total cost of ownership, inventory planning, supplier capacity, and risk mitigation

• Working knowledge of ERP or MRP systems

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills

• Ability to work successfully with technical and nontechnical stakeholders

• Ability to work in the United States indefinitely without current or future employer sponsorship

Compensation and Benefits

• $80,000–$90,000 annual salary, based on experience

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

• Retirement benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Professional development and career-growth opportunities

• Long-term opportunity with a stable, respected global manufacturer

Schedule and Location

 

This is a full-time, in-person position located in Alachua, Florida. Remote work is not available for this role.

 

If you have strong strategic sourcing experience and understand the demands of supporting a complex manufacturing operation, we encourage you to apply.

 

Please submit a current resume detailing the materials, components, or commodities you have sourced.

 

Qualified applicants will be contacted by Express Employment Professionals with additional information about the employer and opportunity.

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