Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Quincy Compressor; Bay Minette (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust and accountability

Lifelong learning and career growth

Innovation powered by people

Comprehensive compensation andBenefits

Health and well-being

Job summary

Quincy Compressor in Bay Minette, AL is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead purchasing activities on site for assigned categories. You will report to the Sourcing Manager and drive cost, quality, and delivery performance with suppliers.

Responsibilities include spend analysis, contract negotiation, supplier performance reviews, and ensuring compliance with Quincy practices. This role requires strong analytical skills and English proficiency in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business/Applied Economics, or related field preferred.
• At least 3 years of Purchasing experience.
• Experience with metals, stampings, castings, paint, electronics, wood etc. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own purchasing activities for assigned categories, including sourcing, price control, proposal analysis, negotiating improved value, awarding & implementing contracts, managing existing contracts, supplier performance reviews, and resolving invoice issues regarding pricing deviations.
• Obtain maximum value for Quincy in agreements regarding cost, quality, delivery, and service levels.
• Prepare spend analyses, identify opportunities and risks, and present findings.
• Provide prompt and accurate purchasing support to internal customers.
• Follow-up on supplier quality and delivery performance with QA and logistics teams.
• Analyze market conditions and trends affecting price, availability or quality.
• Ensure suppliers meet Quincy quality and logistics demands and compliance.

Skills

English proficiency

Excel & PowerPoint

Sourcing

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Education

Supply Chain Degree

Job description

Quincy Compressor dares to be the leader in our industry, always breaking boundaries to offer more to our customers across the world. We have the courage to be different, to take on a challenge, and to be leaders in innovation by offering a diverse product portfolio. As an organization, our purpose is to build unbreakable relationships with our customers, partners and especially our employees. We are looking to add the right people who will support our company mission, vision, and values. We are currently seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our team.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you are responsible for the operational elaboration of Quincy’s purchasing policy in terms of quality, price and delivery performance and achieve the purchasing goals. You will report to the Sourcing Manager.

You Will

• Be Responsible for all purchasing related activities for assigned categories including, but not limited to sourcing process, price control, proposal analysis, negotiating improved value, awarding & implementing contracts, managing existing contracts, supplier performance reviews, and resolving invoice issues regarding pricing deviations
• Obtain maximum value for Quincy Compressor in our agreements regarding cost, quality, delivery, and service levels
• Prepare, understand, and able to present spend analysis of assigned categories/suppliers, understanding key drivers and trends, along with identifying opportunities and risks.
• Provide prompt and accurate purchasing support to internal customers.
• Follow-up on supplier quality performance (together with the SQA engineer) and delivery performance (together with the logistic engineer).
• Analyze and report, as required, on market conditions and trends that may affect the price, availability or quality of purchased products.
• Ensure that suppliers develop themselves in accordance with our quality and logistic demands and always aim for a win-win situation.
• Ensure suppliers are in compliance with Quincy business practices

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business/Applied Economics, or related field preferred.
• At least 3 years of Purchasing experience required. Experience in production environment is preferred.
• Experience with commodities (metals, stampings, castings, paint, electronics, wood etc.) is preferred

Skills And Abilities

• You have a profound knowledge and clear communication of English. Other languages are a plus.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in Microsoft environment with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proven experience sourcing from domestic and international suppliers
• Strong analytical skills required
• Highly detail-orientated

Job location

On-Site

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Bay Minette, Alabama. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team

Quincy People & Culture

Quincy employees are resilient and like to be challenged. We welcome new ideas and we are ready to challenge the status quo when it comes to solving problems. Our working environment is diverse, collaborative and moves at a fast pace. We aim to create a workplace where every individual is valued, proud, empowered, respected, developed and rewarded.

Our values are important to us – they’re who we are, what we do and how we deliver the best experience to our customers, our organization, and our community. Our commitment to the values of reliability, courage and resilience supports us in achieving our mission and they fuel our company vision.

If you are looking for an organization where you can be challenged, where you can learn new things, and even have a bit of fun while doing it, Quincy Compressor might be the place for you.

Quincy Compressor is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment related decisions because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Job promotions at Quincy Compressor will be based on such factors as quality of work, prior job performance, attendance, safety record, and ability to work well with others.

Accessibility Notice: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call 251.937.5900. Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.