Strategic Sourcing Lead for NPI & VMI

Lucifer Lighting Company; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucifer Lighting Company, a San Antonio-based designer and manufacturer of architectural lighting fixtures, seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive supplier strategies and ensure continuity of supply. You will collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Operations, Quality, and Product Management to source materials and manage supplier performance.

The role focuses on new product introductions, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization while maintaining quality and delivery standards in a

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations.
• Experience with supplier negotiations and RFQ processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, materials, and product categories.
• Serve as sourcing lead for new product development projects.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers.
• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through supplier negotiations, value engineering, and sourcing initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance including on-time delivery, quality, lead time, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
• Manage RFQs, quote analysis, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and supply agreements.
• Develop and maintain alternate sources to reduce supply risk.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier capacity, and material availability trends.
• Lead supplier business reviews and performance improvement initiatives.
• Support supplier risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Manage supplier VMI programs to ensure optimal inventory levels and material availability.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews to evaluate VMI performance and compliance.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems (Epicor)

Job description

Lucifer Lighting Company, a San Antonio-based designer and manufacturer of architectural lighting fixtures, seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive supplier strategies and ensure continuity of supply. You will collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Operations, Quality, and Product Management to source materials and manage supplier performance.

The role focuses on new product introductions, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization while maintaining quality and delivery standards in a