Strategic Sourcing Lead - Industrial Components

DSJ Global; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead supplier management, sourcing initiatives, and cost reduction for mechanical components and industrial equipment. The role focuses on evaluating suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms, and ensuring continuous supply to support operations.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in strategic sourcing within manufacturing or industrial contexts, with strong negotiation, analytics, and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or related experience.
• Experience sourcing mechanical components, industrial equipment parts, or similar categories.
• Experience negotiating pricing, supplier agreements, and commercial terms.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret purchasing, inventory, and supplier data.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic supplier relationships for mechanical components, spare parts, and industrial equipment categories.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to reduce risk and improve availability.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, contracts, and terms with suppliers.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to improve quality, delivery, and total cost of ownership.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and monitor cost, quality, service levels, and on-time delivery.
• Drive annual cost savings through negotiations, sourcing changes, localization, and working capital improvements.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Transportation, and Operations to support objectives.
• Analyze spend, supplier performance, inventory trends, and purchasing data to identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain knowledge

Cost reduction

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead supplier management, sourcing initiatives, and cost reduction for mechanical components and industrial equipment. The role focuses on evaluating suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms, and ensuring continuous supply to support operations.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in strategic sourcing within manufacturing or industrial contexts, with strong negotiation, analytics, and ERP experience.