On-Site Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Industrial Electric Manufacturing; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IEM – Industrial Electric Manufacturing is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for our Franklin, TN site. You will support supplier identification, pricing analysis, negotiations, and sourcing projects to ensure material availability, cost competitiveness, quality, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in sourcing within a manufacturing environment and will collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and finance to support production needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, purchasing, supplier management, or related manufacturing role.
• Experience with supplier communication, pricing analysis, supplier performance, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Understanding of manufacturing supply chains, lead times, material planning, cost drivers, and production support.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing activities aligning with cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and business continuity goals.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard suppliers meeting manufacturing and operational needs.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, MOQs, stocking agreements, and blanket orders.
• Maintain supplier relationships through regular communication, follow-up, and issue resolution.
• Track supplier performance, implement corrective actions, and support supplier development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

IEM – Industrial Electric Manufacturing is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for our Franklin, TN site. You will support supplier identification, pricing analysis, negotiations, and sourcing projects to ensure material availability, cost competitiveness, quality, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in sourcing within a manufacturing environment and will collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and finance to support production needs.