Sourcing Specialist

Job description

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<p>At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.</p>
</div></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Position Summary</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">IEM is currently seeking Sourcing Specialists for our</span><span data-contrast="none"> Franklin, TN location.</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">The Sourcing Specialist supports sourcing, supplier management, and procurement activities that help IEM meet manufacturing, supply chain, and operational goals. This role assists with supplier identification, pricing analysis, negotiations, supplier follow-up, and sourcing projects to support material availability, cost competitiveness, quality, and on-time delivery.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":252}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing environment and is comfortable working with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and data to support sourcing decisions, cost reduction initiatives, supplier performance, and production needs. This position reports to our Strategic Procurement Manager. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":252}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Please note: This position requires 100% in-office presence in our Franklin, TN office and does not offer remote work. </span></strong><strong> </strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":252}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Key Responsibilities</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Assist with identifying, evaluating, qualifying, and onboarding suppliers that meet IEM's manufacturing and operational needs.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Support supplier negotiations related to pricing, payment terms, lead times, minimum order quantities, stocking agreements, blanket orders, and supply commitments.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Maintain supplier relationships through regular communication, follow-up, and issue resolution.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Assist with supplier performance tracking, scorecards, corrective actions, and supplier development activities.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Support sourcing, cost reduction, supplier consolidation, dual sourcing, localization, and supply risk mitigation initiatives.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Partner with Procurement, Planning, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to support production needs and supplier-related actions.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Analyze supplier pricing, lead times, capacity, market trends, demand signals, and supply risks to support sourcing recommendations.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Help resolve supplier issues related to delivery delays, defects, nonconformance, pricing discrepancies, capacity constraints, and recurring performance concerns.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, contract, and sourcing data in applicable systems.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Support continuous improvement efforts related to supplier performance, material flow, cost reduction, and supply chain reliability.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">The candidate will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Required Qualifications</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">2+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, purchasing, supplier management, or a related role in a manufacturing environment.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Experience supporting supplier communication, sourcing activities, pricing analysis, supplier performance, and cost reduction initiatives.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="16" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Understanding of manufacturing supply chains, supplier lead times, material planning, cost drivers, and production support.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Ability to support practical sourcing and supplier decisions while partnering appropriately with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="18" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, follow-up, and cross-functional collaboration skills.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Experience in electrical equipment, power distribution, switchgear, industrial manufacturing, or engineered-to-order manufacturing preferred.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Experience with supplier development, localization, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and material flow concepts preferred.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="21" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel, and supplier performance reporting tools.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="22" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader responsibilities within a fast-paced, high-growth organization.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Working Conditions</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="23" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Manufacturing and office environment.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="24" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">May require occasional travel to suppliers or IEM facilities.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="25" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, production demands, and supplier constraints.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Why Join IEM</strong></p>
<p>At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.</p>
<p>Learn more about IEM at <a href="https://www.iemfg.com">https://www.iemfg.com</a></p>
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