Senior Sourcing Specialist

Kohler; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist, Luxury Sourcing, to build a global network of suppliers and execute strategies for artisan craftsmanship and premium finishes in kitchen and bath. This onsite role supports NPD and cost-saving initiatives by coordinating with cross-functional teams across regions.

Based in Bristol, PA or Kohler, WI, the candidate will manage supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, and drive performance in cost, quality, and delivery while maintaining

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain with direct-material sourcing.
• Bachelor's degree required; majors in supply chain, business, or industrial engineering preferred.
• International purchasing experience is required.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and negotiate formal agreements.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing direct materials and finished goods in luxury products.
• Identify, select, and manage commercial relationships with new and existing sources.
• Assist creation of commercial agreements with exclusive brand partnerships.
• Drive supplier performance in cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Build, review, and request quotations for finished goods and components.
• Negotiate price, terms, lead time, and MOQs as needed.
• Assist supplier selection using cross-functional input and cost analysis.
• Write and issue weekly, monthly, and annual supply chain reports.
• Follow-up on major or rush purchases to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain yearly standard costs file.
• Provide guidance on procurement and negotiation best practices.
• Track Kallista-owned assets at assigned suppliers.
• Perform other related duties and meetings.

Skills

Global sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

Strategic sourcing

Cost savings

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business

Job description

Senior Sourcing Specialist

Work Mode:Onsite

Location

Onsite, four days per week– Bristol, PA or Kohler, WI

Opportunity

As the Senior Sourcing Specialist, Luxury Sourcing, you will be responsible for building a global network of supply partners to deliver Kallista’s curated luxury portfolio. Acting as a global merchant, this position will create and execute sourcing strategies that specialize in artisan craftsmanship, luxury materials, high‑end finishes and exclusive partnerships for the kitchen and bath space. Representing supply chain in cross‑functional teams, you will drive and execute tasks to support New Product Development and Cost Saving Projects. Manage commercial relationships with suppliers and artisans to achieve quality, delivery and cost goals. Responsible for applying the guidelines of company policies, procedures and controls to achieve business objectives.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for direct material sourcing of components and finished goods in the luxury products category.


• Manage identification, strategic selection and commercial relationships of new and existing sources.


• Assist the creation of commercial agreements with exclusive brand partnerships.


• Drive supplier performance improvements in cost, quality, delivery and service.


• Build, request and review quotations for new and existing finished goods and components.


• Negotiate price, terms, lead time, and minimum order quantities according to business needs.


• Assist with supplier selection, utilizing cross‑functional input and following self derived negotiation strategy and total cost analysis.


• Write, analyze and issue various weekly, monthly, annual supply chain reports and status updates.


• Follow‑up on major or rush purchases to ensure proper handling and delivery.


• Maintain accurate yearly standard costs file.


• Provide guidance to team members relative to procurement and negotiation best practices.


• Maintain tracking and control of Kallista owned capital assets located at assigned suppliers.


• Perform other assigned related duties, meetings, etc.

Skills/Requirements

• 5+ years of experience or related experience preferred in the field of Purchasing, Supply Chain with a high value placed on direct‑material purchasing/merchant experience.


• Bachelor'sdegree required. Fields of study in supply chain management, business, industrial engineering preferred.


• Diversified commodity exposure in components, raw materials and/or services.


• International purchasing experience required.


• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.


• Ability to develop, negotiate, and implement formal Supply & Purchase Agreements.


• Builds trust and effective working relationships quickly.


• Excellent communicator cross functional and cross‑culturally.


• Creative when faced with difficult problems.


• Strong written, verbal presentation, and negotiation skills.


• Well‑organized, manages time and projects effectively.


• Customer focus orientation.


• High degree of problem solving and abstract reasoning skills.

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