Sourcing Specialist

Infinite Electronics, Inc.; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Employment Opportunity employer

Accommodation for individuals with disabilities

Job summary

Infinite Electronics, Inc. is seeking a Sourcing Specialist in Lewisville, Texas, responsible for managing supplier performance and ensuring compliance. This role requires a degree in Supply Chain, along with 3+ years of experience in supplier management.

The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with internal teams, drive performance improvements, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, as well as experience with SRM/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in harmonized tariff schedule classification on materials and equipment.
• Strong planning and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze technical data and perform financial analyses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily supplier performance using data-driven KPIs.
• Support regular supplier business reviews and analytics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

3+ years of experience in supplier management

Tools

SRM/ERP systems

Job description

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, performance accountability, and compliance across the assigned supply base. This role translates supplier strategy into effective execution—managing day-to-day supplier activities, driving measurable performance improvements, and ensuring suppliers meet business, quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability expectations. The Sourcing Specialist will act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and the supply base, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and supporting the Supplier Business Partner in executing long-term supplier development strategies.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily supplier performance using data‑driven KPIs and maintain accurate, up‑to‑date supplier scorecards.
• Proactively identify and coordinate corrective and preventive actions for supplier performance or delivery issues.
• Support regular, structured supplier business reviews, and provide performance analytics to facilitate informed decision‑making.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Operations, and other stakeholders to align supplier performance with internal requirements.
• Monitor supplier adherence to contractual terms, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and sustainability commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across cost, quality, service, and innovation with suppliers.
• Maintain accurate supplier master data, records, and documentation in SRM systems and other relevant platforms.
• Support the Supplier Business Partner in developing and implementing supplier development plans and category strategies.
• Contribute to supplier risk assessments and mitigation planning to ensure supply continuity and resilience.
• Facilitate onboarding of new suppliers, including compliance checks and system setup.
• Track and report on supplier‑related savings, performance metrics, and strategic progress.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.
• Proficiency in harmonized tariff schedule classification on materials and equipment for Imports/Exports.
• Ability to analyze technical data in suppliers’ proposals; good communication, negotiation, and mathematical skills; knowledge of supply‑chain management; and the ability to perform financial analyses.
• Strong planning, decision‑making skills; interest in merchandising.
• Ability to anticipate consumer preferences and ensure goods are in stock when needed.
• Resourcefulness, good judgment, and self‑confidence.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in supplier management, procurement, or supply chain.
• Experience with SRM/ERP systems and supplier scorecards.

Personal Traits and Characteristics

• Reliable, dependable, diligent.
• Highly organized with good time‑management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Effective communication skills.

Physical Job Requirements

• Primarily sedentary work, involving prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and using a computer.
• Frequent use of computer, keyboard, and phone for research, communication, and documentation.
• Occasional standing, walking, or moving between office areas or meetings.
• May occasionally lift or move items up to 10–20 pounds (e.g., files, laptops).
• Ability to travel occasionally (if applicable).
• Ability to attend on‑site meetings, supplier visits, or career events as needed.

Accommodation

Candidates for the position should be able to perform essential job duties in the described work environment with or without accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Infinite Electronics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.