Supports strategic sourcing by researching suppliers, managing RFQs and RFPs, analyzing quotations and total cost of ownership, evaluating bids, and recommending awards. Assists with supplier qualification, negotiations, pricing, contract terms, market intelligence, and risk monitoring. Coordinates awarded-supplier transitions to Purchasing while tracking savings, spend under contract, supplier utilization, sourcing cycle time, and response rates.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Supply Chain
Reports To: Sourcing ManagerPosition SummarySupports strategic sourcing through supplier research, competitive bidding, commercial analysis, negotiations, and market intelligence. Focuses on supplier selection and commercial optimization before purchasing execution.Key Responsibilities
Department: Supply Chain
Reports To: Sourcing ManagerPosition SummarySupports strategic sourcing through supplier research, competitive bidding, commercial analysis, negotiations, and market intelligence. Focuses on supplier selection and commercial optimization before purchasing execution.Key Responsibilities
- Conduct supplier market research and identify qualified suppliers.
- Prepare and manage RFQs and RFPs.
- Analyze supplier quotations and total cost of ownership.
- Develop bid evaluations and award recommendations.
- Support supplier qualification and preferred supplier programs.
- Assist with negotiation of pricing, rebates, terms and blanket agreements.
- Monitor commodity markets and supplier risks.
- Transition awarded suppliers to Purchasing for execution.
- Cost Savings
- Cost Avoidance
- Spend Under Contract
- Preferred Supplier Utilization
- RFQ Cycle Time
- Supplier Response Rate
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 3–5 years relevant experience.
- ERP/Procurement system experience.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
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