Sourcing/Purchasing Specialist – Integrated Supply Group

steiner; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work environment

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short‑/

Job summary

Steiner Electric, a National Electrical Distribution Company, seeks a Sourcing/Purchasing Specialist to support its Integrated Supply Group in Illinois. This hybrid/on-site role sources products, coordinates purchasing, maintains supplier relationships, and ensures product availability for VMI, CMI, vending, and other ISG solutions.

Collaborating with ISG operations, analysts, inside sales, purchasing, pricing, Account Managers, suppliers, and customers, you will help deliver accurate quotes,

Qualifications

• Education requirements: HS diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–5 years of purchasing, sourcing, inventory control, inside sales, supply chain, or distribution experience preferred.
• Experience in electrical distribution, industrial distribution, OEM, MRO, metalworking, or contractor supply markets preferred.
• Strong product research, sourcing, supplier communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work across ISG operations, analysts, Account Managers, inside sales, purchasing, pricing, operations, and suppliers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple customer requests, supplier follow-ups, quotes, purchase orders, and implementation deadlines.
• Solid computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Source products for ISG customer programs, including electrical, OEM, MRO, metalworking, and construction.
• Support new customer implementations by identifying suppliers, lead times, substitute items, cost requirements, and replenishment options.
• Work with ISG analysts and operations to support item setup, customer part numbers, unit of measure reviews, pricing, supplier setup, and data readiness.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Pricing to ensure cost, margin, contract pricing, customer-specific pricing, and supplier setup requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Review and expedite ISG orders to support vending replenishment, consignment inventory, non-consignment inventory, and project-related demand.
• Assist with sourcing spot-buy items, substitute products, hard-to-find materials, obsolete items, and non-stock inventory for customer programs.
• Maintain supplier relationships to support reliable product availability, competitive cost, service levels, and issue resolution for ISG customers.
• Support market basket quote activity by gathering supplier cost, availability, lead-time, and product substitutions.
• Participate in post-launch reviews to identify purchasing, sourcing, inventory, and replenishment improvement opportunities.
• Assist other ISG members with project requirements as needed.
• Implement and execute all company policies and initiatives.

Skills

Product research

Sourcing

Supplier communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, operations, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

Steiner Electric

National Electrical Distribution Company

Sourcing/Purchasing Specialist - Integrated Supply Group

Hybrid/On-Site Position

Are you a positive, ambitious, outgoing individual with impeccable people skills?

Do you have a passion for taking ownership to implement new growth initiatives?

Does working in a highly-engaged organization, one that’s committed to growth, collaboration and innovation interest you?

ABOUT US:

Steiner Electric is a family-owned company founded in 1916. Steiner Electric is the 35th largest electrical supply business in the country, with locations in Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana and Southeast Wisconsin. We represent many of leading manufacturers in the industry. Our team services customers with standard electrical and industrial supplies and represent automation products, motors and drives, energy management, and custom products. Steiner is a close family culture with a strong commitment to customer service, values, integrity and community service.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Competitive compensation plans
• Hybrid/Remote work environment
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term and Long-term disability insurance Effective On Date of Hire.
• Learning & Development Plans
• Coaching & Mentorship
• 401K with company match
• Wellness reimbursement program

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The Sourcing/Purchasing Specialist is responsible for supporting Steiner Electric’s Integrated Supply Group by sourcing products, coordinating purchasing activity, maintaining supplier relationships, supporting customer-specific inventory programs, and ensuring product availability for VMI, CMI, vending, job-site trailer, cart, and other integrated supply solutions. This position works closely with ISG operations, analysts, inside sales, purchasing, pricing, Account Managers, suppliers, and customers to support accurate quoting, timely replenishment, cost control, inventory performance, and successful customer implementations.

• Source products required for Integrated Supply Group customer programs, including electrical, OEM, MRO, metalworking, and Construction.
• Support new customer implementations by identifying required suppliers, product availability, lead times, substitute items, cost requirements, and replenishment options.
• Work with ISG analysts and operations personnel to support item setup, customer part number assignment, unit of measure review, pricing support, supplier setup, and customer-specific inventory data readiness.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Pricing teams to ensure cost, margin, contract pricing, customer-specific pricing, and supplier setup requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Review and expedite ISG orders to support customer program requirements, vending replenishment, consignment inventory, non-consignment inventory, and project-related demand.
• Assist with sourcing spot-buy items, substitute products, hard-to-find materials, obsolete items, and non-stock inventory required for customer programs.
• Maintain supplier relationships to support reliable product availability, competitive cost, service levels, and problem resolution for ISG customers.
• Support market basket quote activity by gathering supplier cost, availability, lead-time, and product substitution information as required.
• Participate in post-launch reviews to identify purchasing, sourcing, inventory, and replenishment improvement opportunities.
• Assist other members of the Integrated Supply Group with project requirements as needed.
• Implement and execute all company policies and initiatives.

WHAT WE'LL NEED FROM YOU:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, operations, or related discipline preferred.
• Two to five years of purchasing, sourcing, inventory control, inside sales, supply chain, or distribution experience preferred.
• Experience in electrical distribution, industrial distribution, OEM, MRO, metalworking, or contractor supply markets preferred.
• Strong product research, sourcing, supplier communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work across functional departments including ISG operations, analysts, Account Managers, inside sales, purchasing, pricing, operations, and suppliers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple customer requests, supplier follow-ups, quotes, purchase orders, and implementation deadlines
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and company ERP systems.
• Experience with vending, VMI, CMI, integrated supply programs, or customer-specific inventory programs preferred.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, follow established procedures, and elevate issues when appropriate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment. We employ people without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.