Direct Materials Sourcing Strategist

Sunlight Batteries USA; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunlight Batteries USA is seeking a Sourcing Specialist – Direct Materials to drive strategic sourcing for direct materials, manage supplier performance, and ensure cost competitiveness across manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance, using SAP S/4HANA/ECC to maintain data, analyze spend, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Experience using SAP or comparable ERP systems for purchasing and materials management.
• Knowledge of supplier sourcing, RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret purchasing and supplier data.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management: develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials and suppliers.
• Procurement & ERP Management: maintain purchasing info, contracts, and pricing in ERP systems.
• Data Analysis & Cost Optimization: analyze spend, performance, and pricing trends for savings.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: coordinate with engineering, planning, quality, and finance on NPI and supplier transitions.
• Supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

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

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC

ERP systems

Job description

Sunlight Batteries USA is seeking a Sourcing Specialist – Direct Materials to drive strategic sourcing for direct materials, manage supplier performance, and ensure cost competitiveness across manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance, using SAP S/4HANA/ECC to maintain data, analyze spend, and support continuous improvement initiatives.