Sourcing Specialist

Allied Steel Buildings•McGregor, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for supporting and executing sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories and steel and fabricated commodities. This role partners with engineering, operations, supply chain, and finance to support cost reduction initiatives, manage supplier performance, and ensure continuity of supply across assigned spend categories. The position requires solid analytical skills, developing negotiation capabilities, and the ability to work cross functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
APICS, CPSM, CSCP, or similar professional certification (or progress toward certification)
3–5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles, with exposure to indirect spend and/or steel or fabrication categories
Experience sourcing steel products (plate, sheet, tube, structural) or fabricated components
Exposure to working with domestic or regional steel suppliers or service centers
Working knowledge of steel markets, fabrication processes, or manufacturing supply chains
Experience supporting negotiations and managing supplier relationships
Strong analytical skills, with experience in spend analysis or cost comparisons
Proficiency with ERP and sourcing tools (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Coupa or similar)
Understanding of the full procure to pay lifecycle
Analytical and data driven decision making
Developing negotiation and influencing skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Results-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories (e.g., MRO, capital equipment, services, logistics, tooling) production steel and fabricated components
Execute RFQ/RFP processes, including bid analyses, cost comparisons, supplier recommendations, and contract awards
Support total cost of ownership (TCO) initiatives, including basic cost breakdowns and should-cost analysis
Monitor market trends for steel, fabrication, and related commodities, including raw material pricing and capacity considerations
Identify, evaluate, and assist with onboarding suppliers for steel, fabrication, and indirect goods and services
Participate in commercial negotiations, including pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contract conditions, with guidance from senior sourcing leadership
Manage supplier relationships for assigned categories, including performance tracking, issue resolution, and continuous improvement activities
Resolve supplier issues related to cost, delivery, capacity, and quality in collaboration with cross functional teams
Partner with internal stakeholders to align sourcing activities with technical requirements and production schedules
Collaborate with finance on budgeting activities, cost savings tracking, and spend analysis
Track sourcing KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, and contract compliance
Support supply continuity planning, including secondary sourcing and risk mitigation efforts
Place purchase orders and assist with resolving invoice and payment issues for assigned categories