Global Sourcing Specialist-Senior

Flexsteel Industries; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexsteel Industries is seeking a Senior Global Sourcing Specialist to drive resilient supply chains and cost-effective sourcing across Asia, Mexico, and beyond. You will lead global strategies for components and materials, onboard new suppliers, and manage performance with KPIs to improve quality, delivery, and total cost of ownership.

You will collaborate with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and SIOP teams to support NPI and strategic growth, monitor market trends, and push

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management experience.
• Experience developing and managing supplier relationships in a global sourcing environment.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Asia-based suppliers and Mexico manufacturing operations, aligning sourcing strategies around cost, quality, lead time, and supply continuity.
• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for components and raw materials that support operational excellence and long-term business objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while proactively managing supply chain risks and market changes.
• Manage supplier performance reviews using KPIs and scorecards to drive improvements in quality, delivery, service, and total cost of ownership.
• Partner with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and SIOP teams to support new product introductions (NPI) and strategic growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities, value engineering projects, and process improvements.
• Monitor global market trends, commodity movements, and supply chain developments to anticipate risks and maintain continuity of supply.
• Support inventory optimization and service-level goals through collaboration with Purchasing and SIOP teams.
• Travel domestically and internationally to strengthen supplier relationships, support sourcing initiatives, and drive project success.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Business/Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Planning systems

Supply chain software

Job description

As a Senior Global Sourcing Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring our products are supported by a resilient, high-performing supply base. Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as the primary liaison between Asia-based suppliers and Mexico manufacturing operations, aligning sourcing strategies around cost, quality, lead time, and supply continuity.
• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for components and raw materials that support operational excellence and long-term business objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while proactively managing supply chain risks and market changes.
• Manage supplier performance reviews using KPIs and scorecards to drive improvements in quality, delivery, service, and total cost of ownership.
• Partner with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and SIOP teams to support new product introductions (NPI) and strategic growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities, value engineering projects, and process improvements.
• Monitor global market trends, commodity movements, and supply chain developments to anticipate risks and maintain continuity of supply.
• Support inventory optimization and service-level goals through collaboration with Purchasing and SIOP teams.
• Travel domestically and internationally to strengthen supplier relationships, support sourcing initiatives, and drive project success.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management experience.
• Experience developing and managing supplier relationships in a global sourcing environment.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, furniture, consumer products, or durable goods industries.
• Knowledge of supplier performance management, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Familiarity with ERP, planning, and supply chain management systems.
• Ability to analyze market trends and develop sourcing strategies that improve business performance.

Why Join Us?

• Make a direct impact on global sourcing strategy and business performance.
• Collaborate with teams across North America and Asia.
• Build relationships with world-class suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Lead initiatives that improve cost, quality, innovation, and supply chain resilience.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, global environment.

If you're a highly motivated strategic sourcing professional who enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges and driving meaningful results, we'd love to hear from you.

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