Sourcing Specialist

General Fasteners•Livonia, MI

2d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

General Fasteners Company is hiring a full-time Sourcing Specialist in Livonia, Michigan. The role supports new business by delivering accurate, competitive, and timely quotations. It manages supplier selection and the request-for-quotation process, assessing supplier capabilities, quality, cost, and delivery against customer and company objectives. The specialist works with suppliers and cross-functional teams to strengthen customer relationships and support profitable growth. General Fasteners Company is a full-service distributor of fasteners and assembly components, with 11 locations in North America. Founded in 1952, it is a privately held Michigan corporation that provides customer service, Vendor Managed Inventory programs, product testing, and engineering solutions. The company describes its culture as down-to-earth, team-oriented, and supportive of work-life balance and personal development.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or a supply chain role; distribution or manufacturing experience preferred.
Knowledge of sourcing, procurement, and supplier evaluation practices in a distribution environment.
Ability to interpret part descriptions, technical drawings, and specifications.
Understanding of supply chain considerations, including tariffs, surcharges, logistics, transit times, and inventory management.
Analytical skills to evaluate supplier proposals for cost, quality, delivery, and profitability.
Proficiency with RFQ processes, documentation, and data tracking.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including professionalism and ownership when working across functions and with suppliers.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of PPAP requirements and supplier quality documentation.
Familiarity with ISO and other industry quality certifications.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally to meet deadlines and deliver results.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience is also considered.
Experience with Epicor P21 ERP or quotation tracking systems.

Responsibilities

Review quotation requirements, drawings, specifications, volumes, and customer needs to identify qualified suppliers.
Select suppliers based on manufacturing capabilities and capacity, volume alignment, quality certifications, location, delivery expectations, tariffs, surcharges, and other cost or risk factors.
Issue RFQs with required documents and customer requirements, and communicate clearly and professionally with suppliers.
Follow up proactively with suppliers to clarify requirements and ensure deadlines are met.
Collaborate with sales, engineering, quality, and other teams to resolve issues and refine proposals.
Review and compare supplier proposals to balance profitability, competitiveness, and customer needs.
Record proposal data in the internal quotation document and present recommendations to the Sourcing Manager for approval when required.
Notify sales to finalize margin assignment and prepare customer-ready quotes.
Document and track quote status and handoffs using established tracking mechanisms.
Control and retain supplier quotes and related documentation in the shared folder.
Support customer or internal requests for clarification or additional information after quote submission.
Identify process improvements that support efficiency, competitiveness, and company goals.