Procurement Sourcing Specialist

LeoForce; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Procurement Sourcing Specialist with mid-level experience to drive category strategies and supplier initiatives. This role focuses on cost, quality, and continuity across multiple business units in a manufacturing environment.

You will lead competitive sourcing events, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance while collaborating with operations, engineering, and finance to translate business needs into effective sourcing plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 7+ years in procurement, sourcing, or purchasing.
• Experience developing and managing category strategies.
• Led cross-functional sourcing projects in a complex org.
• Strong supplier relationship management & performance.
• Experience conducting RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Proven contract negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Analyze spend, market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost drivers for savings and risk reduction.
• Research, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while supporting qualification initiatives.
• Lead sourcing projects across multiple business units with aligned timelines.
• Manage competitive sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and supplier terms to improve value.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability metrics.
• Conduct supplier business reviews and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Partner with operations, engineering, finance and leadership to translate requirements into sourcing strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities for digital procurement tools.

Skills

Category strategy

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

RFI/RFP/RFQ processes

Spend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field

Job description

Procurement Sourcing Specialist

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business and operational objectives.


• Analyze spend, market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost drivers to identify savings and risk reduction opportunities.


• Research, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while supporting supplier qualification initiatives.


• Lead sourcing projects across multiple business units, ensuring alignment on timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations.


• Manage competitive sourcing events including RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes.


• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and supplier terms to improve value and operational performance.


• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and sustainability metrics.


• Conduct supplier business reviews and implement corrective action plans when needed.


• Partner with operations, engineering, finance, and leadership teams to translate business requirements into sourcing strategies.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for process optimization and digital procurement tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.


• 7+ years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or purchasing experience.


• Experience developing and managing category strategies.


• Background leading cross-functional sourcing projects in a complex organization.


• Strong supplier relationship management experience, including supplier qualification and performance management.


• Experience conducting RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes.


• Proven contract negotiation and vendor management skills.


• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

A bit about us

A well-established global industrial manufacturer is seeking a Procurement Sourcing Specialist to drive sourcing strategies across multiple business units. This role is responsible for developing category plans, leading supplier initiatives, negotiating agreements, and partnering with internal stakeholders to improve cost, quality, service, and supply chain performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys strategic sourcing, supplier development, cross-functional collaboration, and leading complex sourcing projects in a manufacturing environment.

Why join us?

• Strategic, high-visibility sourcing role with enterprise-wide impact.


• Opportunity to influence supplier strategy and procurement performance across multiple business units.


• Hybrid work environment.


• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, strong benefits, retirement plan, and career development opportunities.


• Stable global organization with a collaborative and growth-oriented culture.

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