Sr Technical Sourcing Specialist

PowerSecure, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSecure, Inc. is seeking a Sr Technical Sourcing Specialist to qualify, develop, and select suppliers and contract manufacturers for raw materials and machined parts inside a vertically integrated manufacturing environment.

The role requires interpreting technical drawings, material specs, BOMs, and quality requirements to align supplier capabilities with engineering and operations. Candidates should bring strategic thinking and the ability to manage complex tasks independently.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a Sourcing, Purchasing, or Supply Chain role(s) required.
• Experience working within a vertically integrated manufacturing organization.
• Direct experience sourcing raw materials.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing technical commodities such as sheet metal, structural steel,

Responsibilities

• Qualify, develop, and select suppliers and contract manufacturers with focus on raw materials, fabricated components, and machined parts.
• Lead sourcing strategy for technically complex commodities and drive supplier qualification and development.
• Form partnerships with suppliers to reduce total cost, improve quality, shorten lead-times, and mitigate supply risk.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Supplier development

Contract manufacturing

Materials knowledge

Quality requirements understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Sr Technical Sourcing Specialist is responsible for qualifying, developing, and selecting suppliers and contract manufacturers with a strong emphasis on raw materials, fabricated components, machined parts, and vertically integrated manufacturing environments. This role requires the ability to interpret technical drawings, material specifications, bills of material, manufacturing processes, and quality requirements to align supplier capabilities with engineering and operational needs. The Sr Technical Sourcing Specialist will lead sourcing strategy for technically complex commodities, drive supplier qualification and development, and form partnerships and alliances with suppliers and manufacturers to reduce total cost, improve quality, shorten lead-times, and mitigate supply risk on annual multi-million-dollar spend. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to work independently. The ideal candidate brings a positive attitude, proactively manages complex tasks, pays close attention to detail, collaborates effectively with peers and management, and exercises sound judgment.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills):

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years in a Sourcing, Purchasing, or Supply Chain role(s) required.
• Experience working within a vertically integrated manufacturing organization.
• Direct experience sourcing raw materials.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing technical commodities such as sheet metal, structural steel,