About the Role:
The Sourcing Specialist plays a critical role in optimizing the procurement process by identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers that align with the company’s strategic goals. This position is responsible for driving cost savings, ensuring quality, and maintaining supply chain continuity through effective sourcing strategies, including managing the import of products into the United States. The specialist collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to understand material and service requirements, market trends, and supplier capabilities. By using NetSuite reporting, market intelligence, and data analysis, the role ensures that sourcing decisions support both short-term operational needs and long-term business objectives. Ultimately, the Sourcing Specialist contributes to the overall efficiency and competitiveness of the supply chain within the United States market. This position is an ON-SITE role located at 6205 Boat Rock Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30336.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within a supply chain environment.
- Working knowledge of NetSuite, including building reports and saved searches to track suppliers, purchase orders, pricing, and inventory.
- Knowledge of importing products into the United States, including import documentation, duties and tariffs, HTS classification, and coordination with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with suppliers and internal teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with a strong sense of urgency.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced NetSuite experience, such as using formulas, filters, and summary criteria in saved searches, or building dashboards.
- Experience with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, import compliance, and landed cost analysis.
- Certification in Supply Chain or Procurement (e.g., CPSM, CSCP).
- Proven track record of successful contract negotiations and supplier relationship management.
- Highly motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to meet organizational procurement goals.
- Conduct supplier market research and analysis to identify potential vendors and assess their capabilities.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to secure favorable agreements.
- Manage the import process for products sourced internationally. This includes coordinating shipment documentation, duties, and customs clearance with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and suppliers.
- Build and maintain NetSuite reports and saved searches to monitor supplier performance, open purchase orders, pricing, lead times, and sourcing activity.
- Collaborate with supply chain, operations, and quality teams to ensure supplier performance meets company standards.
- Monitor market trends, tariff changes, and supply risks to proactively address potential disruptions.
- Maintain accurate records of sourcing activities and supplier information in NetSuite and Microsoft Office tools.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers to facilitate timely decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sourcing processes and supplier relationships.
Skills:
The required skills such as strategic sourcing and supply chain management are applied daily to analyze supplier markets and develop sourcing strategies that align with business objectives. Knowledge of U.S. import processes is used to move products from overseas suppliers through customs efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with regulations. NetSuite reporting and saved search skills give the team real-time visibility into purchasing, supplier performance, and inventory needs, supporting faster and better-informed decisions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products enables the specialist to create detailed reports and presentations and to maintain organized documentation. Strong oral and written communication skills ensure clear interactions with suppliers and internal stakeholders. A sense of urgency is essential to respond quickly to supply chain challenges, tariff changes, and market shifts, minimizing risks and disruptions. #ZR