Domestic Sourcing Specialist

Zenith Home Corp; Holloway Terrace (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Zenith Home Corp. in Delaware seeks a Supplier Identification & Development professional to build a domestic supplier network across North America, conduct assessments, and develop strategic partnerships to improve cost competitiveness and supply reliability.

The role collaborates with Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Logistics, and Sales to align sourcing with customer requirements, manage risk, and drive cost reductions through value engineering and supplier optimization.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Experience sourcing within the United States, Canada, and/or Mexico.
• Background in consumer products, home improvement products, hardware, bathroom accessories, plastics, metal fabrication, or related industries preferred.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and component suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new domestic suppliers across North America.
• Lead RFQ and supplier selection processes.
• Analyze supplier quotations and total landed cost models.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, tooling investments, and service agreements.
• Support supplier consolidation and sourcing optimization initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance related to quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Relationship management

Sourcing strategy

Cost modeling

Project management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Supplier Identification & Development

• Identify and qualify new domestic suppliers across North America.
• Conduct supplier assessments, capability reviews, and risk evaluations.
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships to improve cost competitiveness and supply reliability.
• Maintain a robust supplier pipeline to support business growth and risk mitigation.

Strategic Sourcing

• Lead RFQ, and supplier selection processes.
• Analyze supplier quotations and total landed cost models.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, tooling investments, and service agreements.
• Support supplier consolidation and sourcing optimization initiatives.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Manage supplier performance related to quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Conduct regular business reviews with key suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers on continuous improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Resolve supply issues and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Logistics, and Sales teams.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and product transfer projects.
• Ensure sourcing strategies align with customer requirements and operational objectives.
• Participate in value engineering and cost-reduction initiatives.

Cost Management

• Monitor commodity and market trends affecting material costs.
• Develop and execute annual cost savings programs.
• Analyze spend data and identify sourcing opportunities.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.

Quality & Compliance

• Partner with Quality teams to ensure suppliers meet company standards.
• Support supplier audits and corrective action programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and customer requirements.
• Monitor supplier certifications and quality system performance.

Supply Chain Risk Management

• Develop contingency plans for critical suppliers and materials.
• Monitor supplier capacity, financial stability, and operational risks.
• Support business continuity planning and supply assurance initiatives.
• Evaluate nearshoring and reshoring opportunities to improve supply chain resilience.

Requirements

• 3–7 years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Experience sourcing within the United States, Canada, and/or Mexico.
• Background in consumer products, home improvement products, hardware, bathroom accessories, plastics, metal fabrication, or related industries preferred.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and component suppliers.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of sourcing methodologies and procurement best practices.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including metal fabrication, injection molding, stamping, die casting, and assembly operations.
• Strong analytical and cost modeling capabilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPSM, CPM, or APICS certification.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and supplier development.
• Knowledge of USMCA trade regulations and North American supply chain networks.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Annual Cost Savings
• Supplier On-Time Delivery
• Supplier Quality Performance
• New Supplier Development
• Lead Time Reduction
• Supply Continuity
• RFQ Response Cycle Time
• Supplier Risk Reduction
• Project Launch Success Rate

Travel Requirements

• 15–30% travel within the United States, Canada, and Mexico for supplier visits, audits, and business reviews.

Education

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