Sourcing Coordinator

Flexsteel • Dubuque, IA

7d

About The Position

Supports the sourcing team in executing OEM sourcing strategies for finished goods, components, and materials for all sourced products. Coordinate new supplier onboarding activities, including documentation, audits, sample tracking, compliance requirements, and internal approvals Manage day-to-day communication with OEM suppliers and Asia partners to support product development timelines, pricing updates, sampling, and production readiness Assist with cost analysis, cost breakdowns, and cost engineering initiatives to support cost reduction and margin improvement efforts Track supplier performance metrics, maintain scorecards, and support follow-up actions related to quality, delivery, compliance, and corrective actions Support product compliance activities, including safety testing, strength testing, traceability documentation, and customer-specific requirements Help standardize product dimensions, configurations, and specifications by organizing data, maintaining libraries, and supporting product development teams Monitor supplier capacity, lead times, and risk indicators; escalate issues and support development of contingency and backup sourcing plans Maintain accurate sourcing data, pricing, and documentation to ensure timely and consistent communication to Sales, Product Development, QA, and Customer Service Support speed-to-market initiatives by coordinating timelines, tracking milestones, and identifying bottlenecks in the sourcing and development process

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required. (Business or Supply Chain major)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment while working effectively across cross-functional teams, suppliers, and global partners
• Strong problem-solving and quantitative skills, with the ability to analyze supplier proposals, technical specifications, and financial data to support sound commercial recommendations
• Demonstrates curiosity, adaptability, and enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional growth.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of related sourcing/project management working experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports the sourcing team in executing OEM sourcing strategies for finished goods, components, and materials for all sourced products
• Coordinate new supplier onboarding activities, including documentation, audits, sample tracking, compliance requirements, and internal approvals
• Manage day-to-day communication with OEM suppliers and Asia partners to support product development timelines, pricing updates, sampling, and production readiness
• Assist with cost analysis, cost breakdowns, and cost engineering initiatives to support cost reduction and margin improvement efforts
• Track supplier performance metrics, maintain scorecards, and support follow-up actions related to quality, delivery, compliance, and corrective actions
• Support product compliance activities, including safety testing, strength testing, traceability documentation, and customer-specific requirements
• Help standardize product dimensions, configurations, and specifications by organizing data, maintaining libraries, and supporting product development teams
• Monitor supplier capacity, lead times, and risk indicators; escalate issues and support development of contingency and backup sourcing plans
• Maintain accurate sourcing data, pricing, and documentation to ensure timely and consistent communication to Sales, Product Development, QA, and Customer Service
• Support speed-to-market initiatives by coordinating timelines, tracking milestones, and identifying bottlenecks in the sourcing and development process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees