SST Direct
Sourcing Specialist
McGregor, TX - Full Time
We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Specialist who will be responsible for supporting and executing sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories and steel and fabricated commodities.
Pay: $105,000, depending on experience
Location: McGregor, TX
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401K match and more!
Schedule: M-F (7 am to 4:30 pm)
Employment type: Direct Hire, Full-Time
Key Responsibilities for Sourcing Specialist:
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Pay: $105,000, depending on experience
Location: McGregor, TX
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401K match and more!
Schedule: M-F (7 am to 4:30 pm)
Employment type: Direct Hire, Full-Time
Key Responsibilities for Sourcing Specialist:
- Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories (e.g., MRO, capital equipment, services, logistics, tooling) production steel and fabricated components
- Execute RFQ/RFP processes, including bid analyses, cost comparisons, supplier recommendations, and contract awards
- Support total cost of ownership (TCO) initiatives, including basic cost breakdowns and should-cost analysis
- Monitor market trends for steel, fabrication, and related commodities, including raw material pricing and capacity considerations
- Identify, evaluate, and assist with onboarding suppliers for steel, fabrication, and indirect goods and services
- Participate in commercial negotiations, including pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contract conditions, with guidance from senior sourcing leadership
- Manage supplier relationships for assigned categories, including performance tracking, issue resolution, and continuous improvement activities
- Resolve supplier issues related to cost, delivery, capacity, and quality in collaboration with cross functional teams
- Partner with internal stakeholders to align sourcing activities with technical requirements and production schedules
- Collaborate with finance on budgeting activities, cost savings tracking, and spend analysis
- Track sourcing KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, and contract compliance
- Support supply continuity planning, including secondary sourcing and risk mitigation efforts
- Place purchase orders and assist with resolving invoice and payment issues for assigned categories
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
- Certifications: APICS, CPSM, CSCP, or similar professional certification (or progress toward certification)
- Experience: 3–5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles, with exposure to indirect spend and/or steel or fabrication categories
- Experience sourcing steel products (plate, sheet, tube, structural) or fabricated components
- Exposure to working with domestic or regional steel suppliers or service centers
- Working knowledge of steel markets, fabrication processes, or manufacturing supply chains
- Experience supporting negotiations and managing supplier relationships
- Strong analytical skills, with experience in spend analysis or cost comparisons
- Proficiency with ERP and sourcing tools (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Coupa or similar)
- Understanding of the full procure to pay lifecycle
For faster response text “TX” to 321-418-6672
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