Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Steel & Fabrication

Allied Steel Buildings, Inc.

McGregor (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Allied Steel Buildings is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support indirect spend and steel/fabrication sourcing within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, and finance to drive cost reductions and ensure continuity of supply across assigned categories.

The role requires solid analytical skills, negotiation development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
3–5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles, with exposure to indirect spend and/or steel or fabrication categories.
Experience sourcing steel products (plate, sheet, tube, structural) or fabricated components.
Proficiency with ERP and sourcing tools (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Coupa or similar).

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories and steel/fabricated components.
Execute RFQ/RFP processes, including bid analyses, cost comparisons, supplier recommendations, and contract awards.
Support total cost of ownership (TCO) initiatives, including basic cost breakdowns and should-cost analysis.
Monitor market trends for steel, fabrication, and related commodities, including raw material pricing and capacity considerations.
Identify, evaluate, and assist with onboarding suppliers for steel, fabrication, and indirect goods and services.
Participate in commercial negotiations, including pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contract conditions, with guidance from senior sourcing leadership.
Manage supplier relationships for assigned categories, including performance tracking, issue resolution, and continuous improvement activities.
Resolve supplier issues related to cost, delivery, capacity, and quality in collaboration with cross functional teams.
Partner with internal stakeholders to align sourcing activities with technical requirements and production schedules.
Collaborate with finance on budgeting activities, cost savings tracking, and spend analysis.
Track sourcing KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, and contract compliance.
Support supply continuity planning, including secondary sourcing and risk mitigation efforts.
Place purchase orders and assist with resolving invoice and payment issues for assigned categories.
Occasional travel of ~ 10%