Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Performance Lead

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Mason, OH is seeking a Purchasing Sourcing Specialist to manage RFQs, POs, and supplier follow-up to ensure on-time delivery.

You will track lead times, expedite orders, and coordinate with Engineering/OEM for alternate sourcing, using SAP/Epicor and Excel for data and reporting. Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in manufacturing sourcing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years in sourcing/procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with RFQs, POs, supplier follow-up, and end-to-end order fulfillment.
• Proven supplier performance management focusing on on-time delivery and quality.
• ERP experience with SAP or Epicor; strong Excel proficiency.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFQs, purchase orders, order confirmations, and supplier follow-up to support on-time delivery.
• Procure from approved suppliers per drawings and specifications.
• Track supplier lead times, delivery commitments, order status, and overall supplier performance.
• Expedite delayed orders and coordinate recovery actions.
• Coordinate with Engineering/OEM for alternate sourcing when needed.
• Maintain accurate supplier production and order information for internal teams and customers.
• Work cross-functionally to support forecasting and supply continuity.
• Negotiate pricing and maintain catalog price lists.
• Manage supplier commercial claims and cost recovery.
• Coordinate supplier non-conformances, non-technical change requests, timing adjustments, and support for new product introductions.

Skills

RFQ management

Purchase orders

Supplier performance

Pricing negotiations

Analytical skills

Cross-functional

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Epicor

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Mason, OH is seeking a Purchasing Sourcing Specialist to manage RFQs, POs, and supplier follow-up to ensure on-time delivery.

You will track lead times, expedite orders, and coordinate with Engineering/OEM for alternate sourcing, using SAP/Epicor and Excel for data and reporting. Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in manufacturing sourcing are required.