Global Paper Sourcing Specialist — Drive Cost & Quality

Itape; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Itape in Minneapolis seeks a Sourcing Specialist to support global sourcing activities for paper-based materials, including release liners. You will coordinate trials, manage supplier qualifications, and lead cost and quality initiatives across R&D, Operations, and Procurement.

You will build market insights, develop roadmaps, and maintain data quality for reporting, while traveling up to 20% to engage suppliers and drive continuous improvement in supply continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of paper materials, markets, and specifications; ability to translate technical needs to R&D/Operations.

Responsibilities

• Support category strategies and sourcing initiatives for paper-based materials.
• Coordinate trial material orders and track timelines and spend.
• Lead RFx processes and consolidate supplier inputs and pricing data.
• Develop sourcing roadmaps and ensure timely availability of materials for production.
• Monitor supplier performance with KPIs and drive cost reductions.

Skills

Negotiation

Planning & Organization

Communication

Analytical skills

Excel & reporting tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Reporting/dashboard tools

Job description

Itape in Minneapolis seeks a Sourcing Specialist to support global sourcing activities for paper-based materials, including release liners. You will coordinate trials, manage supplier qualifications, and lead cost and quality initiatives across R&D, Operations, and Procurement.

You will build market insights, develop roadmaps, and maintain data quality for reporting, while traveling up to 20% to engage suppliers and drive continuous improvement in supply continuity.