Junior Packaging Sourcing Specialist

Gadge USA Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) employer match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Gadge USA, Inc. is seeking a Sourcing Specialist in Lake Success, NY to support the Sourcing team. This entry‑level role handles administrative tasks, RFQ creation, data entry in Salesforce or SpecRight, and basic cost comparisons, while assisting with vendor coordination and market research.

The role emphasizes learning sourcing processes, cross‑functional collaboration, and timely updates to project notes and reports for the Sourcing and Sales teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 1 year of admin, project support, purchasing, or related experience.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and multi-tasking.
• Proficiency in Excel and basic data handling.
• Clear written and verbal communication for cross-functional teams.
• Interest in learning sourcing, procurement, or product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Sourcing and assist with basic tasks on new packaging products and specs.
• Create RFQs, enter product data into Salesforce or SpecRight, maintain project notes.
• Gather pricing from vendors, prepare simple cost comparisons and quotes.
• Track timelines, follow up on items, flag delays.
• Process approved orders, follow up with vendors, escalate concerns.
• Prepare documents like new item forms, spec sheets, price lists, warehouse notifications.
• Support research on packaging products, trends, and new vendors.
• Organize vendor library with contacts, capabilities, samples, product details.
• Prepare weekly reports, meeting notes, updates for Sourcing and Sales.
• Coordinate vendor visits and sample requests.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or 1 year experience

Tools

Salesforce

SpecRight

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gadge USA, Inc. is seeking a Sourcing Specialist in Lake Success, NY to support the Sourcing team. This entry‑level role handles administrative tasks, RFQ creation, data entry in Salesforce or SpecRight, and basic cost comparisons, while assisting with vendor coordination and market research.

The role emphasizes learning sourcing processes, cross‑functional collaboration, and timely updates to project notes and reports for the Sourcing and Sales teams.