Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Shurtape Industrial; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist to manage tactical sourcing and supplier relationships for assigned product categories. The role supports Marketing, Sales, and Operations by driving cost reductions, inventory control, and supplier performance improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in strategic sourcing, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and strong analytical abilities. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of strategic sourcing experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Proficient with SAP and purchasing reports.

Responsibilities

• Understand supplier products and processes to address quality and service issues.
• Lead negotiations to optimize total cost and terms for assigned suppliers/categories.
• Monitor raw material market trends and develop category knowledge.
• Develop supplier relations and performance evaluations with internal stakeholders.
• Support supplier quality improvements and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional product engineering teams for new products.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.

Join a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.

We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more.

In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well-known brands like Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape®, T‑Rex®, Kip®, and Pro Tapes®.

Why Work with Us?

We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world.

What We Offer

• A company that truly values your contributions
• A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful
• A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers
• An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset

More Than Just Tapes...

In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate.

We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return

We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Our tapes may do the sticking, but it’s our people who hold it all together.

Summary Of Position

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for all tactical sourcing and supplier management duties associated with assigned product categories. The position must support Marketing and Sales in new product introductions and innovations to existing products. The Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist is also responsible for supporting Operations by pursuing improvements in supplier performance, controlling inventory and the overall reduction of product and supply chain costs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works with supervisor to understand supplier’s product make-up and processes in order to help facilitate solutions to quality and service problems.
• Negotiations: Establishes programs to regularly identify the lowest total cost through request for proposals, product category reviews and identifying cost-out opportunities. This scope includes participation in negotiations regarding price, terms, quality, inventory programs, and lead time for assigned suppliers/categories.
• Market Trends: Monitors relevant raw material market prices and develops knowledge of industry for assigned category.
• Sourcing: Responsible for locating and assisting in the qualification of potential suppliers and assisting in the development of secondary suppliers as needed.
• Supplier Relations: Initiates and maintains effective relationships with actual and potential suppliers within their area of responsibility. Provides regular communications of supplier performance through evaluations.
• Supplier Management: Assists in the facilitation of solutions to supplier quality problems, delivery performance issues, supplier supply chain constraints, etc. by fully understanding supplier processes, supply chain and product make-up to the extent that the supplier will share this information.
• Product Engineering: Participates in cross-functional teams for the design and development of new products, leveraging supplier engineering capabilities together with internal technical resources and assisting in specification development.
• Continuous Improvement/Q.A.: Responsible for establishment and maintenance of supplier quality control and continuous improvement and the development of supplier certification programs.
• Transactional Management: Responsible for purchase orders, receipt of goods, items set-up and costing, terms and conditions and invoice resolution.
• Expediting: Supports Buyer/Planners in expediting purchase orders for problem situations as requested or as dictated by conditions.
• Purchasing Policies: Understands and implements industry accepted purchasing policies and procedures.
• Ethics: Understands all legal requirements for purchasing while upholding Shurtapes' ethical supplier/partner philosophy.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 5 years of Strategic Sourcing experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• PC/Software knowledge.
• Proficient with using SAP and running Purchasing reports
• Some international and domestic travel required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to work in front of a laptop or PC workstation for extended periods of time
• Occasional standing, sitting, walking, and talking on the phone

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Our office is designed to bring people together. It's an open, collaborative space where creativity and teamwork thrive. We believe the best ideas come from shared conversations and we encourage our teams work closely and support one another. To help everyone do their best work, we provide a comfortable and well-equipped workspace, foster team building through activities and social events, and prioritize work-life balance, further helping our employees achieve their personal and professional goals. Our company culture values innovation, inclusivity and a positive attitude, with the contributions of each employee driving our overall success.

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affine Action employer. Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.