Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Steel & Indirect Spend

Allied Steel Buildings; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Steel Buildings, a global steel building solutions provider, is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to drive indirect spend strategies. You will partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, and finance to optimize costs and ensure supply continuity.

Responsibilities include RFQ/RFP execution, supplier onboarding, and negotiations. The role requires 3–5 years in sourcing and strong analytical skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or Finance.
• Certifications like APICS, CPSM, CSCP, or progress toward certification are preferred.
• 3–5 years in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles with indirect spend exposure.
• Experience sourcing steel products or fabricated components is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP and sourcing tools (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Coupa).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute indirect spend sourcing strategies for steel and fabricated components.
• Manage RFQ/RFP processes, bid analyses, cost comparisons, and supplier selections.
• Support TCO initiatives, cost breakdowns, and should-cost analyses.
• Monitor steel market trends and supplier performance; drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing with production schedules.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Supply Chain

Negotiation

Data Analysis

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Allied Steel Buildings, a global steel building solutions provider, is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to drive indirect spend strategies. You will partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, and finance to optimize costs and ensure supply continuity.

Responsibilities include RFQ/RFP execution, supplier onboarding, and negotiations. The role requires 3–5 years in sourcing and strong analytical skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.