Technical Sourcing Specialist

Vulcan Metals Corporation; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Metals Corporation in Saint Joseph, MO, is hiring a Technical Sourcing Specialist to drive sourcing and procurement for engineering and production needs. You will evaluate suppliers, manage RFQs, and ensure quality and timely delivery within a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes cost optimization, inventory control, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements in a busy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with military or government sourcing preferred.
• Role focuses on sourcing, evaluating, and acquiring materials/services.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and acquire technical materials, equipment, and services.
• Maintain supplier documentation and performance records.
• Manage day-to-day site-specific purchasing activities across spend categories.
• Assist AP with invoicing inquiries when needed.
• Ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

Skills

Effective communicator

Influence at all levels

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Purchasing & supply chain

Manufacturing knowledge

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

ERP system literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Engineering Technology or related field

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Creo Parametric

B&L Odyssey ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Date issued: October 07, 2026

Position Title:

Technical Sourcing Specialist

Employment Classification:

Salaried, Exempt

Location:

St. Joseph, MO

Department:

U05 Procurement

Reports to:

Director of Purchasing

ROLE PURPOSE & CONTRIBUTION

The Technical Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and acquiring technical materials, equipment, and services while ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery for engineering and production needs.

ELIGIBILITY TO PERFORM THE ROLE

Employment eligibility requires U.S. person status under ITAR regulations, including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or other protected individuals due to export control requirements.

PRINCIPAL OUTCOMES / ACCOUNTABILITIES

Safety and Quality

• Maintain a strict focus on quality compliance by conducting quality observations, reporting any adverse observations or conditions (inadvertent or malicious), and striving for a culture that prevents quality compliance violations from occurring.
• Demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, quality, and regulatory compliance in all work activities.
• Conduct routine quality and safety observations, promptly identifying, addressing, and escalating risks, defects, unsafe conditions, or non-compliant practices.
• Serve as a role model for safe work behaviors and proactively promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Follow established policies, procedures, work instructions, and applicable regulatory requirements at all times.
• Actively participate in safety meetings, training programs, audits, inspections, and corrective action initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment consistent with company standards and 5S principles.
• Report all accidents and incidents promptly.

Functional Responsibilities

• Ensure the supply function meets company policies/procedures and strives to exceed performance targets.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuously improving the supply systems and processes so as to improve efficiency, lower the cost of the supply service and/or to lower the total cost of ownership of materials, equipment and services.
• Maintain documentation for existing suppliers and advise when new vendors are required to be established.
• Complete vendor price change rejections and/or subsequent documentation of price amendments.
• Eliminate instances of:
  • Prices on purchase orders not agreeing with suppliers' invoice prices.
  • Requisitions being processed more than 24 hours after delivery to the purchasing department.
  • Minimize stock holdings of indirect supplies (excluding protective apparel and safety supplies).
  • Conduct semi-annual reviews of the performance of suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and other measures enable a continuation of business with the supplier.
  • Process and track orders from local and overseas vendors.
  • Maintain accurate records.
  • Assist AP with invoicing inquiries when needed.
  • Execute day-to-day site-specific purchasing activities across all categories of spend.
  • Manage inventory for purchased parts.
  • Other duties as assigned or requested.

Success Measures

• Requisitions processed within the established service-level target (e.g., within 24 hours of receipt).
• Accurate and up-to-date supplier documentation, pricing records, and maintained procurement data in ERP systems.
• Inventory levels for indirect materials maintained within target ranges, contributing to cost control and operational continuity.
• Successful completion of semi-annual supplier performance reviews, with documented improvement actions where required.
• Strong internal customer satisfaction scores from engineering, production, and accounting teams.
• Continuous improvement initiatives implemented that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, or improve procurement workflows.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in: Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with military or government sourcing preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in purchasing and supply chain within industrial manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, foundry processes, and assembly.
• Knowledge of materials, specifically metals.
• Experience in managing complex RFQ activities.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read blueprints and navigate 3D modeling software, specifically Creo Parametric.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably B&L Odyssey.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to drive cultural change and build accountability.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, regulators, and external stakeholders.

Physical Demands Work Environment:

• Operate primarily within an office setting located inside a manufacturing foundry facility.
• Conduct occasional visits to production and shop floor areas as required.
• Work safely around industrial equipment and manufacturing processes; appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided and required.