Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Manufacturing

newpig; Antis Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New Pig is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Manufacturing to manage tactical purchasing and strategic sourcing for our manufacturing operations. You will oversee supplier relationships, procurement processes, and cost-effective sourcing of materials, services and capital expenditures, ensuring timely availability of supplies and driving cost improvements.

In this role you will lead supplier negotiations, measure performance with KPIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data reporting skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, drawings, and engineered products.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; BI tools.
• Experience with ERP/MRP or similar procurement systems.
• Pro-active problem solver; identifies and solves issues.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership.
• Initiative-driven with a goal-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders, ensuring timely procurement.
• Follow up on delivery dates and address delays or disruptions.
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies with warehouse and finance.
• Maintain data accuracy in the MRP system.
• Investigate supplier invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payments.
• Develop and manage relationships with key suppliers for cost, quality, delivery.
• Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Onboard new suppliers to ensure supply continuity and cost competitiveness.
• Measure supplier performance using KPIs to drive improvement.
• Support inventory planning by advising on purchasing needs.
• Analyze financial, sales, and operational data to identify cost savings.
• Report to Senior Management on objectives, trends, and costs.
• Support procurement system development and improvements.
• Contribute to a positive work environment aligned with New Pig culture.
• Adhere to safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Analytics

Negotiation

Leadership

Data reporting

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Travel up to 10%

ERP / MRP experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP / MRP systems

Job description

Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Manufacturing

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Manufacturing is responsible for managing both tactical purchasing and strategic sourcing initiatives to support manufacturing operations. This role overseas supplier relationships, procurement processes, and cost-effective sourcing of materials, services and capital expenditures. Day-to-day, this position ensures the timely availability of critical supplies, manages supplier performance, resolves procurement challenges, and supports production efficiency. The successful candidate will drive sourcing strategies that align with business objectives while maintaining seamless daily operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders, ensuring timely and accurate procurement
• Follow up on delivery dates and proactively address any delays or disruptions
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies and work closely with warehouse and finance teams to resolve issues
• Ensure system data accuracy and maintenance within MRP
• Investigate and resolve supplier invoice discrepancies, collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to ensure accurate and timely payments
• Build new and lead existing relationships with key suppliers to cultivate a shared understanding of New Pig requirements around cost, quality, and delivery
• Lead negotiations for key supplier contracts, ensuring optimal pricing, terms and service levels
• Identify and onboard new suppliers as needed to ensure supply continuity and cost competitiveness
• Measure and track supplier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement
• Support inventory planning by advising on purchasing needs for materials and services to meet operational requirements
• Analyze financial reports, sales data, and operational metrics to identify cost reduction opportunities and service enhancements
• Communicate with Senior Management on short-term and long-term objectives. Provide and distribute regular information (reports, verbal communication, dashboards, etc.) to communicate operational results, trends and costs.
• Support the development, implementation and improvement of systems used in procurement
• Contribute to a positive work environment that supports the New Pig culture
• Adhere to New Pig’s Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards

Requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience helpful
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in data analysis and reporting
• Strong understanding of complex manufacturing processes, technical drawings, and engineered products
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
• Competency with software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and business intelligence tools
• Experience with ERP, MRP, or other procurement/supply chain management systems
• Pro-active problem solver - identifying, analyzing, and developing solutions to problems
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Initiative-driven with a goal-oriented mindset
• Ability to travel up to 10%