Strategic Global Sourcing Lead – Paper & Materials

Itape; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Itape in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support Global Sourcing activities focused on paper-based materials, release liners, and related raw materials. You will collaborate with R&D, Plant Operations, Quality, and Procurement to coordinate trials, engage suppliers, and drive data-driven decisions on cost, quality, and availability.

The role emphasizes market knowledge of paper materials, supplier qualification, RFx leadership, and developing sourcing roadmaps to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience in raw material sourcing, with a focus on paper-based materials.
• Strong ability to translate technical needs between R&D and operations.

Responsibilities

• Support category strategies and sourcing initiatives for paper-based materials.
• Coordinate trials, supplier engagement, and data tracking to support budgets.
• Lead RFIs/RFQs/RFPs and consolidate supplier information and pricing.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions with internal teams.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Negotiation

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

Reporting dashboards

Job description

Itape in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support Global Sourcing activities focused on paper-based materials, release liners, and related raw materials. You will collaborate with R&D, Plant Operations, Quality, and Procurement to coordinate trials, engage suppliers, and drive data-driven decisions on cost, quality, and availability.

The role emphasizes market knowledge of paper materials, supplier qualification, RFx leadership, and developing sourcing roadmaps to ensure