Sr Sourcing Specialist

Server Products Inc; Village of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Volunteer days

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Server Products Inc in Wisconsin seeks a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead supplier selection for new product development, from concept through production launch, and to drive cost, quality, and launch objectives.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning and Innovation to develop sourcing strategies, evaluate suppliers, manage timelines, and reduce risk while building strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or related field.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to develop supplier partnerships.
• Strategic planning and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent planning, organization and multi-project management.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for new product development from concept to production launch.
• Develop sourcing strategies including supplier selection and cost analysis.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning and Innovation.
• Provide early sourcing input during design, prototyping and testing.
• Coordinate supplier samples, tooling, qualifications, and production approvals.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop strategic suppliers for current and future needs.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and confidentiality agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements in cost, quality, delivery and risk.
• Use data to drive savings, consolidation and sourcing decisions.
• Establish secondary sources, maintain supplier and ERP documentation, ensure compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decision-making

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Relational databases

Job description

Server Products is a highly regarded food and beverage technology company that manufactures products for the restaurant and food service markets. Server Products is committed to designing smarter solutions to everyday challenges so customers can serve easier, faster, and better than ever.

the opportunity

The Senior Sourcing Specialist plays a key role in supporting new product development from initial concept through production launch. This position partners with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Planning to identify capable suppliers, evaluate manufacturability, manage sourcing timelines, and achieve cost, quality, and launch objectives. The role also develops strategic supplier partnerships, drives performance and cost improvements, and reduces supply chain risk. Additionally, this position may lead sourcing initiatives for strategic customers and other high-priority business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for new product development projects from initial concept through production launch.
• Develop sourcing strategies for new products, including supplier selection, competitive RFQs, cost analysis, tooling, capacity, lead times, and supply risks.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning, and Innovation teams to meet technical, quality, cost, and launch objectives.
• Provide early sourcing and manufacturability input during product design, prototyping, testing, validation, and design changes.
• Coordinate supplier samples, prototypes, tooling, qualifications, and production approvals to support a smooth transition into full production.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers capable of supporting current and future business needs.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, supply agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other commercial terms.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead improvements related to quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, capacity, inventory, and risk reduction.
• Use cost analysis and supplier data to drive savings, supplier consolidation, process improvements, and sourcing decisions.
• Establish secondary sources for critical components, maintain required supplier and ERP documentation, ensure regulatory compliance, and support other high-priority sourcing initiatives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of related sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or new product development.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to develop effective supplier agreements and partnerships.
• Demonstrated strategic planning, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and support projects from concept through production launch.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence, and lead initiatives across all organizational levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, relational databases, and ERP systems.
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Three (3) days Paid to Volunteer
• Robust 401(k) with up to 6.0% Company Contribution/Match

Server Products is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Server Products does not discriminate against any person due to any protected classes or characteristics. Our employment decisions are based only on valid, job-related requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace where all employees are treated fairly and with respect.