Strategic Sourcing Lead: Supplier & Cost Optimization

TSI Incorporated; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

TSI Incorporated in Shoreview, MN is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead supplier management and cost optimization for new product development, prototypes, and MRO materials. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to drive supplier selection, negotiations, and material release activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of related experience, with expertise in ERP platforms (SAP/Oracle/JD Edwards) and a focus on reducing total cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in supplier management, sourcing, procurement, or a related supply chain function.
• Experience using enterprise ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar platforms.
• ISM, APS, APICS, or other relevant supply chain or procurement certification.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier sourcing activities for prototype, released, and MRO materials, including supplier research, RFQ administration, supplier selection support, negotiations, onboarding documentation, and maintenance of sourcing agreements and records.
• Create and manage purchase orders, communicate with suppliers regarding order status, monitor delivery commitments, expedite materials when required, and provide updates to internal stakeholders.
• Manage purchasing, inventory planning, defective material processing, and engineering change order (ECO) activities for assigned commodities while utilizing SAP and related business systems to support daily operations.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support new product development initiatives, material release activities, phase and gate reviews, first article approvals, and material cost analysis.
• Investigate and resolve supplier, invoice, receipt, and return material authorization (RMA) issues, identify root causes, and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Support supplier qualification and risk management activities, including collection and maintenance of supplier documentation, financial reviews, surveys, risk assessments, and related compliance requirements.
• Assist with supplier negotiations, contract review activities, and cost management initiatives aimed at reducing total cost of ownership while maintaining supplier performance and service levels.
• Participate in Last Time Buy analysis and recommend process improvements that enhance sourcing, procurement, and supplier management effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Supplier management

Inventory planning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Economics

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

TSI Incorporated in Shoreview, MN is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead supplier management and cost optimization for new product development, prototypes, and MRO materials. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to drive supplier selection, negotiations, and material release activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of related experience, with expertise in ERP platforms (SAP/Oracle/JD Edwards) and a focus on reducing total cost