Sourcing Specialist - New Product Development

Insight Global; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a procurement-focused professional to support sourcing activities, manage supplier data, and participate in RFQs, cost comparisons, and savings tracking. The role collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance on part qualification and changes.

Applicants should have manufacturing industry experience and 2–4 years in product development, with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. This onsite position requires travel and a focus on data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing industry experience is required.
• 2-4 years in new product development.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and negotiation abilities.
• Proficient computer skills and manufacturing tech knowledge.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering or related technical field.
• CPSM/APICS/CIPS or comparable training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing activities by assisting with supplier communication and quotations.
• Maintain supplier, pricing, and part data in procurement systems.
• Assist with supplier performance tracking, issue documentation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance on part qualification and changes.
• Participate in RFQs, cost comparisons, and savings tracking.
• Support supplier onboarding, documentation, and compliance.
• Develop foundational sourcing and negotiation skills through hands-on training.

Skills

Product development experience

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Negotiation skills

Computer skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

Manufacturing Engineering or related technical degree

Tools

CPSM

APICS

CIPS

Job description

Job Description

Job Duties

Support sourcing activities for assigned categories by assisting with supplier communication, quotations, and data analysis.

Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and part data within procurement systems to support business continuity.

Assist with supplier performance tracking, issue documentation, and reporting under guidance from senior team members.

Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to support part qualification, changes, and basic sourcing initiatives.

Participate in RFQs, cost comparisons, and savings tracking activities.

Support supplier onboarding, documentation, and compliance requirements.

Develop foundational sourcing and negotiation skills through hands-on experience and training.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

Frequent travel (6-20%) & Occasional overnight stays (0-5%)

Must be willing to work onsite - New Bremen, Ohio

• Manufacturing industry experience
• New Product development experience 2-4 years
• stakeholder relationship experience Interpersonal, teamwork and negotiation aptitude skills.

Proficient computer skills.

Manufacturing Engineering or other technical experience.

CPSM, APICS, CIPS, or comparable training are also preferred.