On-Site Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

Industrialelectricmanufacturing; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IEM is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support supplier management, procurement, and cost reduction in a 100% in-office role at our Franklin, TN location. You will identify suppliers, analyze pricing, negotiate terms, and partner with cross-functional teams to meet manufacturing goals.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in sourcing in manufacturing, strong Excel/ERP skills, and a drive for continuous improvement. This role reports to Strategic Procurement Manager and requires on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ years in sourcing, procurement or supplier management in manufacturing.
• Experience with supplier communication, pricing analysis, and cost reduction.
• Understanding of manufacturing supply chains and lead times.
• Ability to collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations and Supply Chain.
• Strong analytical, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience in electrical equipment or power distribution is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel.
• Career-driven with potential for growth in a fast-paced org.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing activities aligning with cost, quality, delivery, inventory and continuity.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers meeting manufacturing needs.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, MOQs, and stocking agreements.
• Maintain supplier relationships through regular communication and follow-up.
• Track supplier performance, scores, and corrective actions.
• Support cost reduction, supplier consolidation and localization initiatives.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Planning, Operations, Quality, Engineering and Finance.
• Analyze pricing, capacity, lead times and market trends to guide decisions.
• Resolve supplier issues related to delivery, defects and pricing discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supplier data in systems and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Supplier management

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Supplier performance reporting tools

Job description

IEM is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support supplier management, procurement, and cost reduction in a 100% in-office role at our Franklin, TN location. You will identify suppliers, analyze pricing, negotiate terms, and partner with cross-functional teams to meet manufacturing goals.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in sourcing in manufacturing, strong Excel/ERP skills, and a drive for continuous improvement. This role reports to Strategic Procurement Manager and requires on-site presence.