Sourcing Principal

EBSCO Industries Inc•Hoover, AL

About The Position

PRADCO Outdoor Brands (PRADCO) manufactures and markets major hunting and fishing brands and products. We are a leader in producing game calls, scents, attractants, game feeders, game cameras, tree stands and fishing lures. PRADCO Hunting owns the brands Moultrie, Summit, Knight & Hale, Code Blue, Texas Hunter Products and Whitetail Institute. PRADCO Fishing owns more than 20 brands including Bobby Garland, Booyah, Heddon, Lindy, Rebel, Thill, and YUM. For more information on PRADCO products, please visit our website at www.pradcooutdoorbrands.com. PRADCO team members participate in a selection of outstanding benefits, including: Profit Sharing Trust, Excellent Medical/Dental/Drug/Vision benefits, and many other benefits. Job SummaryThe Sourcing Principal supports the Sourcing Manager in executing PRADCO Outdoor Brands' global product sourcing strategy. This role plays a hands-on part in managing day-to-day supplier communications, coordinating sample and production timelines, tracking costs, and ensuring quality standards are met across international manufacturing partners. The Sourcing Principal is a key liaison between overseas suppliers and internal teams, helping to keep product development and production on schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, International Trade, or a related field.
2–4 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, with some exposure to international suppliers.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, cost models) and Outlook.
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in documentation and data management.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact with overseas suppliers for day-to-day sourcing activities, production inquiries, and issue resolution.
Assist in onboarding new suppliers, including gathering documentation, capability assessments, and compliance materials.
Maintain accurate supplier records, contact databases, and performance tracking files.
Support preparation for supplier business reviews and factory visits.
Coordinate sample requests between internal teams and suppliers, tracking sample status, revisions, and approvals through the development cycle.
Review samples against specifications and communicate feedback to suppliers in a timely manner.
Assist Product Development teams with sourcing feasibility assessments, material options, and cost estimates during the new product introduction process.
Maintain accurate product specification sheets and bill-of-materials records in coordination with internal teams.
Request and analyze supplier quotes; build and maintain cost comparison tools to support sourcing decisions.
Assist the Sourcing Manager in price negotiations and identifying cost-reduction opportunities.
Track landed cost components including product cost, freight, duties, and other import charges.
Identify cost-engineering opportunities and communicate findings to the Sourcing Manager.
Monitor production schedules and purchase order milestones, proactively communicating delays or risks to internal stakeholders.
Coordinate with freight forwarders and logistics partners to support timely shipment of goods.
Assist in tracking inbound shipments and maintaining accurate delivery records.
Support inventory planning teams with production status updates and lead time inputs.
Prepare sourcing reports, status updates, and supplier scorecards for internal review.
Maintain organized sourcing files including contracts, quotes, approvals, and correspondence.
Support the Sourcing Manager with special projects, presentations, and ad hoc analysis as needed.