Strategic Sourcing Associate: Data-Driven Supply Chain

Direct Supply; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Job summary

Direct Supply in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is seeking a Sourcing Associate to strengthen supplier partnerships and optimize spend. You’ll manage supplier relationships, support contract negotiations, and apply data-driven insights to drive profitability and continuity.

The role requires 1–3 years of sourcing experience, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and ability to travel up to 10%. You’ll collaborate with sales, operations, and SMEs to align supplier solutions with customer needs.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in sourcing or supply chain management.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Ability to evaluate costs, rebates, and tradeoffs in the supply chain.
• Proficiency with data analysis and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned supplier relationships from onboarding through performance reviews and issue resolution.
• Execute supplier contract activities and maintain accurate terms to reduce risk.
• Negotiate costs, rebates, and incentives with suppliers to improve value.
• Analyze supplier pricing, quality, and fulfillment performance to identify savings opportunities.
• Build data-supported business cases to guide sourcing decisions and prioritization.
• Monitor supplier information and supply risks, escalating issues to protect continuity.
• Apply analytics and digital tools to streamline sourcing workflows and better decisions.
• Communicate Direct Supply's value proposition to existing and prospective suppliers.
• Coordinate with sales, operations, and SMEs to align supplier solutions with customer requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Supplier negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Sourcing

Education

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

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Direct Supply in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is seeking a Sourcing Associate to strengthen supplier partnerships and optimize spend. You’ll manage supplier relationships, support contract negotiations, and apply data-driven insights to drive profitability and continuity.

The role requires 1–3 years of sourcing experience, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and ability to travel up to 10%. You’ll collaborate with sales, operations, and SMEs to align supplier solutions with customer needs.