Sourcing Specialist

Life Fitness • Rosemont, IL

214d • $90,500 - $132,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we're not just building equipment-we're building healthier lives. As a global leader in fitness innovation, we're looking for a driven and detail-oriented Sourcing Specialist to help power the next generation of high-performance products. If you're ready to raise the bar, play as one team, and inspire healthier living through impactful sourcing, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years' experience in Purchasing or Sourcing with strong project management background
• Proven experience supporting NPD/NPI processes
• Familiarity with electronic components including wire/cable harnesses, power cords, switches, filters, PCB assemblies, and rapid prototyping
• Understanding of PPAP, quality qualification processes, and Lean Six Sigma principles
• Proficiency in cost analysis and strategic negotiation
• Experience in a global manufacturing environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic sourcing plan for electronics commodities (PCBAs, cables, harnesses, and related components) across all Life Fitness manufacturing sites
• Support New Product Development (NPD) and ensure sourcing milestones align with project timelines
• Select and manage suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance
• Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering to engage preferred suppliers early in the design phase
• Negotiate supplier quotes and agreements to meet cost and budget goals
• Oversee sourcing deliverables throughout the LF PACE product development process
• Consolidate supply base across sites to maximize leverage and efficiency
• Drive supplier improvements in cost, quality, and performance
• Lead or support other project-related initiatives as needed

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Parental, medical and military leaves of absence
• Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually
• Paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• Company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• Health savings account
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• Employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Hospital indemnity
• Identity protection
• Legal services
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts
• Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees