Global Sourcing Specialist: Paper Materials & Suppliers

Itape; Minneapolis (MN); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Itape in Minnesota seeks a Sourcing Specialist to support Global Sourcing for paper-based materials, including release liners. You will collaborate with R&D, Plant Operations, Quality, and Procurement to run trials, engage suppliers, and drive sourcing initiatives.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, cost, quality, and availability insights, plus building KPI metrics and roadmaps to ensure timely material supply for production and launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• Experience in raw material sourcing, especially paper-based materials.
• Knowledge of paper materials, release liners, and related markets.
• Minimum 3 years in Purchasing or Supply Chain in manufacturing.
• Experience finding, qualifying, auditing suppliers, including international.
• Strong negotiation, planning, and communication skills.
• Proficient with Excel and reporting/dashboard tools.
• Travel up to 20%; some international travel may be required.

Responsabilités

• Support category strategies and sourcing initiatives for paper-based materials.
• Serve as liaison across R&D, Plant Operations, Quality, and Procurement to plan and communicate material trials, qualifications, and changes.
• Coordinate trial material orders, track timelines, requirements, and trial-related spend.
• Lead and/or support RFx processes for liners and other materials; consolidate inputs and pricing data.
• Assess and integrate new or existing suppliers to support future requirements and innovation.
• Build and maintain supplier KPI metrics/scorecards; monitor performance against targets.
• Assist in resolution of supply and/or quality issues; coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams.
• Develop sourcing roadmaps and monitor timetables for material availability.
• Review supplier capacities and supply risks; recommend dual sourcing to protect continuity.
• Perform demand/supply and market analysis for pricing trends and availability.
• Manage sourcing and trial data quality; deliver reporting/dashboards for decision-making.

Connaissances

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Excel & reporting tools

Planning & organization

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field

Description du poste

Itape in Minnesota seeks a Sourcing Specialist to support Global Sourcing for paper-based materials, including release liners. You will collaborate with R&D, Plant Operations, Quality, and Procurement to run trials, engage suppliers, and drive sourcing initiatives.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, cost, quality, and availability insights, plus building KPI metrics and roadmaps to ensure timely material supply for production and launches.