Strategic Sourcing Specialist

GILLIG•Livermore, CA

3h•$75,000 - $275,000

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing supplier relationships across a diverse range of commodities. You will lead the full sourcing lifecycle, including supplier identification, RFP management, cost analysis, and contract negotiation to deliver measurable value in quality, cost, and delivery performance. The Sourcing Specialist will also play a key role in the New Product Engineering process by planning, negotiating, and procuring components critical to GILLIG’s OEM production. This position requires strong analytical and communication skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to build effective cross-functional alignment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strategic thinking, proactive initiative, and the ability to execute sourcing strategies that support GILLIG’s long-term operational and financial objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with ERP systems.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to translate data insights into sourcing decisions.

Responsibilities

Develop a strong understanding of the current supply base; assess supplier performance to select optimal partners and identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and technologies to support current and future product requirements.
Develop, issue, and manage RFPs; review proposals, analyze quotations, and recommend sourcing decisions.
Negotiate and execute supplier contracts, including terms related to pricing, rebates, delivery, and quality standards.
Support New Product Engineering (NPE) initiatives by planning and purchasing materials aligned with project timelines and cost targets.
Serve as the Supply Chain representative in cross-functional project meetings, ensuring alignment on sourcing activities and timelines.
Collaborate across Engineering, Production, Sales, and Product Planning and Strategy, and Production Procurement to optimize sourcing strategies and address supplier performance gaps
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for supplier performance, issue resolution, and continuous improvement for new Suppliers.
Conduct market analysis, evaluate cost structures, research part usage and PCO’s, and utilize data-driven insights to support negotiation, inventory impact assessment, and risk mitigation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.