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PS Seasoning · 1 day ago

Sourcing Specialist

Iron Ridge, WI, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

PS Seasoning is a company focused on sourcing strategies for ingredients and packaging. The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure supply continuity and cost savings.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sourcing strategies that reduce total cost of ownership while maintaining quality, service, and compliance

Conduct cost and market analyses to identify pricing trends, raw material cost drivers, and cost-saving opportunities

Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms related to pricing, lead times, and quality

Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to strengthen supply base resilience and competitiveness

Partner with Procurement and Finance to achieve annual cost savings and margin improvement goals

Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to support performance, innovation, and risk mitigation

Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against key metrics for quality, delivery, and cost

Collaborate with Quality Assurance on supplier audits, compliance requirements, and corrective action plans

Support supplier onboarding and ensure compliance with company standards, certifications, and policies

Partner with R&D and Operations on new product development initiatives to identify sourcing solutions that meet functional and cost targets

Collaborate with Procurement Specialists and Buyers to ensure supplier agreements and cost structures are effectively implemented

Provide market insights and category intelligence to support production planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities

Manage supplier contracts in alignment with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards

Assess supply risk and develop contingency plans for critical materials or single-source dependencies

Monitor commodity markets to anticipate and mitigate potential cost fluctuations or supply disruptions

Qualification

Sourcing strategiesAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsERP/MRP systemsAdvanced Excel modelingSupplier optimizationRelationship managementProfessional certificationCommunication skillsPresentation skills