Sourcing Specialist

Crecera Brands•Remote,

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Marketlab is a market-leading healthcare solutions organization specializing in the design, manufacturing, and sourcing of private-label healthcare products. Our mission is to provide healthcare partners timely, practical solutions grounded in deep understanding of their work. Every day, we strive to positively impact the lives of the people who, in turn, support the health and wellness of our communities. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Marketlab’s success is built on collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence. Strong systems, clear data, and trusted partnerships are foundational to how we operate and scale.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field or relevant experience.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a sourcing role supporting internally manufactured and externally procured finished goods; high-SKU distribution environment preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Nice To Haves

International sourcing experience preferred.
Medical products distribution experience is a plus.
NetSuite experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support sourcing activities by identifying and assessing potential suppliers; coordinate the onboarding process under established strategic guidelines.
Participate cross-functionally in the new product development process to gather requirements and issue RFQs; provide data-driven supplier recommendations for management review.
Support negotiations for supply agreements to achieve optimal terms while mitigating risk; monitor supplier adherence to contracts; enter and manage contracts in the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.
Implement the framework for supplier engagement and pricing, ensuring the Purchasing team has a clear, well-documented structure to execute tactical purchase orders.
Establish and develop partnerships with strategic national brand, private-brand, and contract manufacturing suppliers.
Oversee a robust supplier management program to assess supply performance. Work with suppliers to address both situational and systemic performance issues.
Communicate quality or performance concerns to suppliers; work to understand and report the impact of these issues on organizational costs and schedules.
Use data and analytics to identify cost reduction opportunities across the portfolio of products; engage Supply Chain leadership to develop execution plans.
Propose strategies to source and manage our raw material and component needs to optimize cost and continuity of supply.
Monitor market trends and commodity pricing to provide data to Supply Chain leadership to use in strategy adjustments.
Maintain contract pricing in the NetSuite ERP system.
Report on Sourcing KPIs; work cross-functionally to identify performance improvement opportunities.