Global Sourcing Strategist

Prime-Line Products LLC; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime-Line Products LLC in Redlands, CA is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Analyst to develop and execute sourcing strategies that support product development, supplier optimization, cost management, and growth objectives.

You will partner with Product Development, Packaging, Supply Chain, and Operations leadership to identify opportunities, negotiate terms, and improve supplier performance across Asia, particularly China.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, International Trade, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management experience.
• Experience negotiating supplier pricing and commercial agreements.
• Experience working directly with Asian suppliers, particularly manufacturers in China.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to evaluate cost structures and business impact.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating alternatives and making recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for new and existing product categories.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on cost, quality, capacity, service, lead time, and strategic fit.
• Independently assess supplier capabilities and make recommendations regarding supplier selection, allocation, and rationalization.
• Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, commercial terms, lead times, and service agreements within established authority levels.
• Identify and implement supplier consolidation opportunities that improve efficiency and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Monitor supplier performance and determine appropriate corrective actions when performance standards are not met.
• Analyze supplier quotations, cost structures, market conditions, and sourcing alternatives to support business decisions.
• Identify, recommend, and implement cost reduction initiatives that contribute to annual savings objectives.
• Evaluate raw material trends, market dynamics, and industry developments to proactively mitigate cost risks.
• Prepare business cases and recommendations for sourcing, supplier, and product-related decisions.
• Provide management with strategic recommendations regarding sourcing opportunities, risks, and supplier performance.
• Lead SKU rationalization and supplier optimization initiatives across assigned product categories.
• Analyze product profitability, supplier concentration, and sourcing efficiency to identify improvement opportunities.
• Recommend sourcing and product portfolio changes that support long‑term business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to execute approved sourcing and product initiatives.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and analyses that provide insights into sourcing performance and cost‑saving opportunities.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Cost Analysis

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Prime-Line Products LLC in Redlands, CA is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Analyst to develop and execute sourcing strategies that support product development, supplier optimization, cost management, and growth objectives.

You will partner with Product Development, Packaging, Supply Chain, and Operations leadership to identify opportunities, negotiate terms, and improve supplier performance across Asia, particularly China.