Employee-Owner Category Sourcing Specialist

Shorr Packaging Corp.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Generous PTO

401K plan with matching

Team-based culture

Job summary

Shorr Packaging Corp. is seeking a Category Sourcing Specialist to manage and source assigned categories, including current and new products and suppliers. You will oversee vendor activities, negotiate terms, and drive margin improvement while ensuring operational compliance.

The role involves high-volume quotes, RFQ/RFP processes, and collaboration with Sales for new opportunities. Travel up to 20% is expected as you lead supplier reviews and category projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of sourcing, purchasing or inventory related experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage product and supplier activities including sourcing, selection, negotiation, RFQs/RFPs and deal closure.
• Analyze market trends and negotiate with vendors for optimal pricing and discounts.
• Identify new product opportunities and source items to meet Sales Representative needs.
• Provide high volumes of accurate quotes within Salesforce; manage RFQs.
• Support Salesforce rollout and train sales staff on processes and tools.
• Partner with sales teams to promote vendors and drive profitable growth.
• Lead category projects and conduct supplier reviews including rebates and terms.
• Ensure supplier compliance with company standards and manage sample distribution.
• Maintain inventory data, and collaborate on cost optimization and reorder points.
• Travel ~20% to support supplier meetings and category reviews.

Skills

Sourcing

Purchasing

Vendor negotiation

RFQ/RFP

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shorr Packaging Corp. is seeking a Category Sourcing Specialist to manage and source assigned categories, including current and new products and suppliers. You will oversee vendor activities, negotiate terms, and drive margin improvement while ensuring operational compliance.

The role involves high-volume quotes, RFQ/RFP processes, and collaboration with Sales for new opportunities. Travel up to 20% is expected as you lead supplier reviews and category projects.