Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Atlas Copco; Bay Minette (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Quincy Compressor LLC is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead purchasing activities for assigned categories, focusing on cost, quality, and delivery performance. You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, and support internal customers on pricing issues.

The role requires a degree in a related field and at least 3 years of purchasing experience, preferably in a production environment, with strong English communication and advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Owns purchasing activities for assigned categories including sourcing, price control, proposal analysis, negotiation, and contract management.
• Achieves maximum value in terms of cost, quality, delivery, and service levels.
• Prepares spend analyses and identifies opportunities and risks.

Skills

English proficiency

Excel

PowerPoint

Sourcing

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Business/Applied Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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

• 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.

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Information at a Glance

Quincy Compressor offers rotary screw and piston air compressors, vacuum pumps and air treatment products. This brand is the answer when tough applications call for even tougher air compressor systems. Quincy Compressor’s equipment, known for its uncompromising reliability and premium performance, is compatible with critical and demanding use cases, such as mining, drilling, concrete production and shipbuilding. Built to last for decades, this technology ensures smooth-running operations. To provide each customer with optimal solutions for their needs, Quincy Compressor’s equipment is customizable. This compressor brand was founded in 1920. Quincy Compressor is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.
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Posting End Date: 10/30/26 Legal Entity: Quincy Compressor LLC