Senior Sourcing Strategist - Adhesives & Materials

Shurtape Technologies; Avon, Hickory (OH, NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shurtape Technologies is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist – ESG (Acrylic Technologies) to lead strategic sourcing for multilayer films and related materials. You will evaluate suppliers, run RFQs, and drive cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring quality and continuity to support manufacturing and product development.

Responsibilities include supplier negotiations, KPI-driven performance management, and collaboration with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Sales.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of sourcing and supplier management principles.
• Understanding of multilayer film constructions and backing substrate technologies.
• Knowledge of acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive systems and related material applications.
• Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities and assess supply chain risks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• APICS CPSM/CPP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, qualify, and manage suppliers of multilayer films, backing materials, adhesive systems, and ancillary materials.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes for films, backings, and adhesive technologies, including technical and commercial evaluations.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to support quality, delivery, capacity, innovation, and cost objectives.
• Analyze total landed costs, including raw materials, processing, freight, tariffs, scrap, and yield considerations.
• Support supplier negotiations, pricing agreements, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance through KPIs and corrective action processes.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Sales to identify and implement material solutions.

Skills

Sourcing principles

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science / related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Shurtape Technologies is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist – ESG (Acrylic Technologies) to lead strategic sourcing for multilayer films and related materials. You will evaluate suppliers, run RFQs, and drive cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring quality and continuity to support manufacturing and product development.

Responsibilities include supplier negotiations, KPI-driven performance management, and collaboration with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Sales.