Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Manufacturing

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) in Franklin, TN seeks a Sourcing Specialist to support supplier identification, pricing analysis, negotiations, and sourcing projects ensuring material availability, cost competitiveness, quality, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in sourcing within a manufacturing environment, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting supplier communication, sourcing activities, pricing analysis, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Understanding of manufacturing supply chains, lead times, material planning, cost drivers, and production support.
• Ability to partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to support sourcing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing activities aligned with cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and business continuity goals.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard suppliers meeting manufacturing needs.
• Assist with supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, lead times, MOQs, and purchasing agreements.
• Maintain supplier relationships through regular communication and issue resolution.
• Track supplier performance, scorecards, corrective actions, and development activities.
• Support cost-reduction, supplier consolidation, dual sourcing, localization, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/MRP

Excel

Negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Supplier performance reporting tools

Job description

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) in Franklin, TN seeks a Sourcing Specialist to support supplier identification, pricing analysis, negotiations, and sourcing projects ensuring material availability, cost competitiveness, quality, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in sourcing within a manufacturing environment, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to meet production needs.