As a Senior Global Sourcing Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring our products are supported by a resilient, high-performing supply base. Key responsibilities include:
Serve as the primary liaison between Asia-based suppliers and Mexico manufacturing operations, aligning sourcing strategies around cost, quality, lead time, and supply continuity.
Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for components and raw materials that support operational excellence and long-term business objectives.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while proactively managing supply chain risks and market changes.
Manage supplier performance reviews using KPIs and scorecards to drive improvements in quality, delivery, service, and total cost of ownership.
Partner with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and SIOP teams to support new product introductions (NPI) and strategic growth initiatives.
Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities, value engineering projects, and process improvements.
Monitor global market trends, commodity movements, and supply chain developments to anticipate risks and maintain continuity of supply.
Support inventory optimization and service-level goals through collaboration with Purchasing and SIOP teams.
Travel domestically and internationally to strengthen supplier relationships, support sourcing initiatives, and drive project success.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management experience.
Experience developing and managing supplier relationships in a global sourcing environment.
Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing, furniture, consumer products, or durable goods industries.
Knowledge of supplier performance management, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing methodologies.
Familiarity with ERP, planning, and supply chain management systems.
Experience leading cost-reduction, value engineering, or supplier development initiatives.
Ability to analyze market trends and develop sourcing strategies that improve business performance.
Why Join Us?
Make a direct impact on global sourcing strategy and business performance.
Collaborate with teams across North America and Asia.
Build relationships with world-class suppliers and manufacturing partners.
Lead initiatives that improve cost, quality, innovation, and supply chain resilience.
Enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, global environment.
If you're a highly motivated strategic sourcing professional who enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges and driving meaningful results, we'd love to hear from you.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Dubuque, Iowa
Website
https://www.flexsteel.com/heritage.inc
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Candidate Sourcingunmatched
Contract Negotiationunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Furnitureunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Market Trackingunmatched
Market Trend Analysisunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Product Developmentunmatched
Product Engineeringunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Product/Service Launchunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Scorecardingunmatched
Sourcing Strategyunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Supply Chain Managementunmatched
Total Cost of Ownershipunmatched
Value Engineeringunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Quality Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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