Global Sourcing Specialist

IPG; Minneapolis (MN); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Extensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

IPG is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support Global Sourcing with category management for paper-based materials and liners. You will liaise with R&D, Plant Operations, Quality, and Procurement to run trials, engage suppliers, and drive sourcing initiatives.

The role covers data-driven analysis, supplier evaluation, and cost optimization, with exposure to international suppliers. Requires 3+ years in purchasing, strong negotiation, and Excel proficiency.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years in purchasing or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Experience sourcing raw materials, preferably paper-based.
• Strong negotiation, planning, and communication skills.
• Experience finding, qualifying, auditing suppliers (international).

Responsabilidades

• Support category strategies and sourcing initiatives for raw materials.
• Coordinate material trials, supplier engagement, and changes across stakeholders.
• Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and consolidate supplier data.
• Develop sourcing roadmaps to ensure material availability for ops and launches.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements.
• Perform market analysis and risk assessment for liners and paper.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Meeting facilitation

Cross-functional coordination

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Herramientas

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Join the IPG Team!
Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you!

Join the IPG Team!
Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you!

Join the IPG Team!
Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you!

Position Description

Title: Sourcing Specialist
Department: Global Sourcing
Immediate Supervisor: Sr. Global Sourcing Manager
Status: Exempt
Position Overview: Supports Global Sourcing activities and assists in category management for specified raw materials, including paper related spend, and other raw materials as directed. Acts as a liaison across R&D, Plant Operations, Quality, and Procurement to facilitate material trials, supplier engagement, and sourcing initiatives. Provides category knowledge and market insights as needed, with emphasis on paper-based materials including various paper and release liners. Delivering data-driven analysis and reporting to inform decisions on cost, quality, availability, and innovation.

Principle Accountabilities

• Support category strategies and sourcing initiatives for assigned raw materials, including paper-based materials including but not limited to release liners
• Maintain working knowledge of paper markets and materials and support paper-related sourcing initiatives as needed; Serve as primary liaison across R&D, Plant Operations, Quality, and other stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and communicate material trials, qualifications, and changes.
• Coordinate trial material orders, including; track timelines, requirements, and trial-related spend to support budget visibility.
• Lead and/or support RFI/RFQ/RFP processes for liners and other materials as directed; consolidate supplier inputs, technical documentation, and pricing data.
• Assess, and integrate new or existing suppliers to support future requirements and innovation projects.
• Build and maintain supplier KPI metrics/scorecards; monitor and improve supplier performance against quality, delivery, service, and cost targets.
• Assist in resolution of supply and/or quality issues; coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams and mediate price/quality disputes as needed.
• Develop sourcing roadmaps and monitor timetables to ensure timely availability of materials to support plant operations and new product launch programs.
• Review supplier capacities and supply risks; recommend tooling and capital investments and/or dual sourcing to protect continuity and support growth.
• Perform demand/supply and market analysis to assess short and long-term pricing trends, raw material availability, and industry capacity for liners and paper.
• Manage sourcing and trial data quality; cleanse and maintain data and deliver reporting/dashboards (trial results, material performance, cost comparisons) to enable decision-making.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field
• Experience in raw material sourcing, with a preference for paper and paper-based materials.
• Working knowledge of paper materials including paper varieties and release liner materials, markets, and specifications; ability to translate technical needs with R&D and Plant Operations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in the Purchasing or Supply Chain field, in manufacturing environment
• Experience finding, qualifying, assessing, and auditing suppliers, including international
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent planning, organizational and oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and reporting/dashboard tools
• Travel is required (up to 20%). Some international travel may be required.
• Position requires the ability to organize and conduct meetings with internal and external customer and suppliers.
• Position requires an advanced level of negotiating skills needed for involvement in supplier contract process and cost reductions.
• Position requires interaction with other internal groups concerning technical matters, conveying ideas, and recommending possible solutions to problems.
• Formal Project Management training a plus.

Why Choose IPG?

At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We pride ourselves on a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. Whether it is through cross-department collaboration, continuous training, or sustainability-driven initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive.
Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco-friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes. We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people.
With over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish!
We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed. Think big, dream bigger, and make an impact with IPG.
You belong here. Join us today!