Strategic Sourcing Specialist — Drive Value & Growth

Southwire Company; Youngsville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC is a leading wire and cable producer with a broad portfolio of building wire, cables, and electrical solutions. This role supports commodity sourcing strategy, improves service, quality, and total cost of ownership across locations, and collaborates with stakeholders to mitigate risks.

The position focuses on coordinating sourcing projects, analyzing supplier performance, and driving cost-effective procurement decisions while aligning with organizational goals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–4 years of experience in supply chain/procurement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic sourcing activities with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze supplier performance data to ensure contract compliance and cost efficiency.
• Manage supplier relationships and procurement processes for timely sourcing of goods and services.
• Support new product development by managing supplier selection, launch schedules and cost targets.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and pricing to optimize quality and cost.
• Document procurement activities for audits and internal reporting.

Skills

Negotiation

Invoicing

SAP

Analytical skills

Contract management

Process improvement

Forecasting

Ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP Applications

Job description

Southwire Company, LLC is a leading wire and cable producer with a broad portfolio of building wire, cables, and electrical solutions. This role supports commodity sourcing strategy, improves service, quality, and total cost of ownership across locations, and collaborates with stakeholders to mitigate risks.

The position focuses on coordinating sourcing projects, analyzing supplier performance, and driving cost-effective procurement decisions while aligning with organizational goals and