Sourcing Specialist

Allied Steel Buildings; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Steel Buildings in Texas seeks a Sourcing Specialist to support indirect spend and steel fabrication categories. You will partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, and finance to drive cost reductions, supplier performance, and supply continuity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with ERP and sourcing tools, and the ability to negotiate contracts while coordinating cross‑functional teams. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field.
• Certifications such as APICS CPSM or CSCP preferred.
• 3–5 years in sourcing or procurement for steel or fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute indirect spend sourcing strategies.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, bid analyses and supplier selection.
• Support TCO projects and cost breakdowns.
• Monitor steel markets and supplier performance.
• Negotiate terms, lead times, and contracts with suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with production.
• Track KPIs, savings, and supplier compliance.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Negotiation

Spend Analysis

Cross-Functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

APICS CPSM

CSCP

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

Who We Are

Allied Steel Buildings is a global manufacturer of steel buildings and structural steel solutions, offering best-in-class design, engineering, and project management seamlessly integrated into our clients' processes. Since 2003, we have successfully delivered over 5,500 metal building projects across 72 countries, delivering building solutions for diverse industries, from data centers, sports & recreational facilities, aviation, manufacturing, equestrian & agricultural to commercial buildings and warehousing worldwide. We have 5 locations, including our two manufacturing facilities, located in Texas and Spain, that utilize cutting-edge technology, including robotics and automation, to ensure our manufactured materials set a new standard for quality in the industry.

Allied Culture

At Allied, we believe great service matters from the start and finish of everything we do. Going the distance for our clients begins with taking care of our team members. They are our most important asset. We invest in their continuous development and recognize their contribution to our success.

Great work starts with creating great work environments, promoting collaboration for a team dedicated to creating value worldwide. The Allied Team is highly resourceful, innovative, and competent with extensive experience. Our culture is open, accessible, adaptive, and flexible, offering work-life balance and empowering our people because everyone’s voice matters. We promote “we” over “me” and solutions-oriented creative thinking. It’s the Allied way.

Job Summary

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for supporting and executing sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories and steel and fabricated commodities. This role partners with engineering, operations, supply chain, and finance to support cost reduction initiatives, manage supplier performance, and ensure continuity of supply across assigned spend categories. The position requires solid analytical skills, developing negotiation capabilities, and the ability to work cross functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories (e.g., MRO, capital equipment, services, logistics, tooling) production steel and fabricated components
• Execute RFQ/RFP processes, including bid analyses, cost comparisons, supplier recommendations, and contract awards
• Support total cost of ownership (TCO) initiatives, including basic cost breakdowns and should-cost analysis
• Monitor market trends for steel, fabrication, and related commodities, including raw material pricing and capacity considerations
• Identify, evaluate, and assist with onboarding suppliers for steel, fabrication, and indirect goods and services
• Participate in commercial negotiations, including pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contract conditions, with guidance from senior sourcing leadership
• Manage supplier relationships for assigned categories, including performance tracking, issue resolution, and continuous improvement activities
• Resolve supplier issues related to cost, delivery, capacity, and quality in collaboration with cross functional teams
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align sourcing activities with technical requirements and production schedules
• Collaborate with finance on budgeting activities, cost savings tracking, and spend analysis
• Track sourcing KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, and contract compliance
• Support supply continuity planning, including secondary sourcing and risk mitigation efforts
• Place purchase orders and assist with resolving invoice and payment issues for assigned categories
• Occasional travel of ~ 10%

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
• Certifications: APICS, CPSM, CSCP, or similar professional certification (or progress toward certification)
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles, with exposure to indirect spend and/or steel or fabrication categories
• Experience sourcing steel products (plate, sheet, tube, structural) or fabricated components
• Exposure to working with domestic or regional steel suppliers or service centers
• Working knowledge of steel markets, fabrication processes, or manufacturing supply chains
• Experience supporting negotiations and managing supplier relationships
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in spend analysis or cost comparisons
• Proficiency with ERP and sourcing tools (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Coupa or similar)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of the full procure to pay lifecycle
• Analytical and data driven decision making
• Developing negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Results-oriented mindset

Allied Steel Buildings and Allied Fabricators L.L.C. is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity by attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from drugs, discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity