Direct Materials Sourcing Strategist

Paycom - ATS; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunlight Batteries USA is seeking a Sourcing Specialist – Direct Materials to drive strategic procurement for direct materials and components. You will work with engineering, quality, operations, and finance to ensure cost, delivery, and supplier performance meet business objectives.

In this role you will manage RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, collaborate on supplier onboarding, data management in SAP S/4HANA/ECC, and lead cost-optimization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience in sourcing/procurement for manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for direct materials to support quality, cost, and supply continuity.
• Manage RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, bid analysis, supplier evaluation, and supplier selection.
• Support supplier onboarding, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize SAP S/4HANA/ECC to maintain purchasing information, contracts, and pricing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Quality, Operations, and Finance on new product introductions and material qualifications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC

Job description

Sunlight Batteries USA is seeking a Sourcing Specialist – Direct Materials to drive strategic procurement for direct materials and components. You will work with engineering, quality, operations, and finance to ensure cost, delivery, and supplier performance meet business objectives.

In this role you will manage RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, collaborate on supplier onboarding, data management in SAP S/4HANA/ECC, and lead cost-optimization initiatives.