Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Schumacher Electric•Fort Worth, TX

31d

About The Position

Drive impact where it matters. As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you’ll lead sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance across key product categories. You’ll partner closely with engineering, supply chain, quality, finance, and operations to support new product launches, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier development efforts. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in selecting and managing suppliers, leading negotiations, executing contracts, and driving ongoing performance improvements. If you thrive in a cross-functional environment and enjoy influencing business outcomes through strategic sourcing, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Requirements

Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem solving skills
Ability to interpret cost models, pricing structures, and financial data
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office; ERP or sourcing system experience preferred
Spanish bilingual is a plus with demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate, and build relationships with suppliers in Mexico
Able to travel internationally

Responsibilities

Execute strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution for assigned commodities or product categories
Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers to support cost, quality, delivery, and risk objectives
Lead and support cost reduction and value engineering initiatives in collaboration with engineering and operations
Partner with product development teams to support sourcing activities for new product introductions (NPI)
Develop and maintain supplier scorecards; monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement
Analyze spend, cost drivers, and market trends to support data driven sourcing decisions
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and supply agreements to achieve business objectives
Support supplier risk assessments, including capacity, geopolitical, and continuity risks
Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with quality teams to address supplier quality issues and corrective actions
Maintain accurate documentation related to sourcing activities, contracts, and supplier agreements
Perform responsibilities in a manner consistent with Schumacher’s purpose, core values and strategic anchors.
Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.
Other duties as assigned.