Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management Specialist

SeeScan

$85K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in sourcing complex components within a manufacturing environment
  • Working knowledge of material types and manufacturing processes
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
  • Proven experience collaborating with engineering teams
  • Demonstrated strong negotiation and supplier management skills

Responsibilities

  • Partner with engineering and manufacturing to assist new and existing product initiatives
  • Source complex, engineered components and assess supplier capability
  • Evaluate and enhance existing supplier performance
  • Identify and develop new suppliers to strengthen the supply chain
  • Lead RFQs, Supplier negotiations, and selection processes
  • Address technical and supply issues affecting production
  • Drive initiatives for cost savings and improvement of lead times
  • Maintain an onsite presence for effective team and operations collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with both traditional and Roth options, including partial company matching
  • Flexible Paid Time Off policy with no cap
Full Job Description
About this position

SeeScan is seeking a Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management Specialist to lead complex sourcing initiatives and manage supplier performance across both new product development and existing production.

This is not a transactional purchasing role. You will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to source complex components, develop suppliers, and drive cost, quality, and lead time improvements.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000 annually.

This range represents a good-faith estimate based on the qualifications we expect to find in a successful candidate. Actual compensation offered may be less or greater than this estimate based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, our assessment of your ability to bring value to our organization.

We offer

  • A position within an established company that has over 40 years of experience
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) investment options, with partial company matching contribution
  • Flexible Paid Time Off plan with no cap or "use it or lose it" requirement

In your application, include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position. We are looking for a long-term, in-house teammate to join us, not a contractor or consultant.

In this position, you will

  • Partner with engineering and manufacturing to support new and existing products
  • Source complex, engineered components and identify capable suppliers
  • Evaluate and improve existing supplier performance
  • Develop new suppliers to diversify and strengthen the supply base
  • Lead RFQs, negotiations, and supplier selection
  • Resolve technical and supply challenges impacting production
  • Drive cost savings and lead time improvements
  • Manage multiple priorities in a project-driven environment
  • Maintain regular onsite presence to facilitate direct engagement with cross-functional teams and operations

Your background

  • Experience sourcing complex components in a manufacturing environment
  • Working knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
  • Experience working with engineering teams

About you

  • Able to work with incomplete information and shifting priorities
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and operate independently
  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
  • Able to manage complex purchasing scenarios where standard processes do not apply

Notes

  • No recruiters, contractors, or consultants, please
  • No relocation assistance or visa sponsorships available for this position

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