Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relations Specialist

Tweddle Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tweddle Group in the United States seeks a results-driven Purchasing specialist to manage end-to-end procurement for domestic commodities and services, including MRO purchases. You will collaborate across teams, drive cost savings, and maintain strong supplier relationships.

You will support strategic sourcing, negotiate with suppliers, and participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain and 3–5 years of purchasing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business and/or supply chain management.
• 3–5 years professional purchasing experience.
• Knowledge of MRO process including service issues.
• Basic understanding of logistics.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the procurement process for strategic sourcing.
• Perform Best Practices in purchase of select commodities/services.
• Uphold a team-oriented, customer-focused and outward mindset environment within Purchasing role.
• Able to represent the Purchasing team in a professional, knowledgeable and empathic manner.
• Proactively build valuable partnerships with new and/or existing suppliers, domestic and international.
• Identify, develop and audit a committed supply base capable of supporting corporate objectives.
• Strong negotiations expertise and respect of supplier relationships, resulting in achievement of annual savings goals and cost reduction initiatives.
• Define and implement innovative improvement efforts within Purchasing and related cross-functional teams, including value-add initiatives and cross-training for risk management purposes.
• Comply with inventory valuation/turn goals, participate in physical inventories.
• Effectively support and communicate continuous improvement requests for supplier quality issues.
• Measurable performance in resolving delivery, quality and payment discrepancies.
• Participate in certification audits for TS/IATF16949, FSC, environmental, etc.
• Maintain Approved Vendors List and related performance measurements, with adherence to TS/IATF16949 quality procedures.
• Review and promote service/supply agreements to best protect corporate interests.
• Exhibit a passion to learn and grow as a valuable member of Tweddle’s team.
• Uphold Corporate Mission and Vision, to ensure Tweddle’s core values are mastered.
• Manage MRO purchases including service issues.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Professional communication

Time management

Commitment-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Tweddle Group in the United States seeks a results-driven Purchasing specialist to manage end-to-end procurement for domestic commodities and services, including MRO purchases. You will collaborate across teams, drive cost savings, and maintain strong supplier relationships.

You will support strategic sourcing, negotiate with suppliers, and participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain and 3–5 years of purchasing