Manufacturing Sourcing Strategist — Hybrid Role

IPA™

Duluth (GA)

Hybride

USD 65 000 - 82 000

Plein temps

Il y a 2 jours

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Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid schedule

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

IPA is seeking a Manufacturing Procurement Specialist in Duluth, GA to secure materials from the right suppliers at the best price and time. You will lead strategic sourcing, negotiate contracts, and optimize inventory to support manufacturing.

Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to strengthen the supply chain, reduce risk, and drive cost efficiency. This hybrid role blends office and plant work, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
3+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
Experience reading engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs, and sourcing components or custom-manufactured parts to print.
Demonstrated success negotiating supplier contracts and achieving measurable cost savings.
Strong understanding of supplier relationship management, inventory control, purchasing, and production planning principles.
Experience using ERP or MRP systems; experience with Rootstock/Salesforce is a plus.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Experience supporting supplier performance management and procurement analytics.
Knowledge of trade compliance, import regulations, tariffs, or environmental compliance documentation is preferred.
Exposure to reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsabilités

Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery performance, business continuity, and long-term strategic value.
Translate engineering drawings, specifications, and Bills of Material (BOMs) into sourcing requirements; identify and qualify suppliers capable of manufacturing or supplying to spec.
Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts, delivery schedules, payment terms, and service expectations to optimize total cost of ownership.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance through scorecards, continuous feedback, and ongoing improvement initiatives.
Develop dual-source strategies and alternative supply options to reduce single-source risk and improve supply chain resiliency.
Partner with suppliers to resolve quality concerns, coordinate rejected material returns, and ensure appropriate supplier credits are received.
Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain material availability while minimizing excess inventory and carrying costs.
Manage purchasing activities and ensure procurement requirements are communicated effectively across internal stakeholders.
Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and contracts while partnering with Accounts Payable to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.
Maintain accurate vendor, item, pricing, and transaction data within the ERP system (Rootstock/Salesforce) to support planning and operational accuracy.
Own BOM-to-sourcing translation for new equipment designs, partnering with Engineering and Quality on data reconciliation and supplier identification for new parts and designs.
Assist with trade compliance activities including country-of-origin documentation, HTS classifications, tariff monitoring, and environmental compliance documentation (RoHS, REACH, certifications).
Analyze procurement metrics including supplier performance, spend, inventory trends, and cost savings opportunities to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate across Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to align procurement strategies with production schedules and business objectives.
Continuously improve procurement processes through standardization, automation, and best practices that increase efficiency and support operational excellence.