Sourcing Specialist - New Product Development
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Insight Global is hiring a Sourcing Specialist - New Product Development. The Sourcing Specialist supports new product development by assisting with supplier communication, quotations, and data analysis. This role maintains accurate supplier, pricing, and part data within procurement systems and collaborates with various departments to support part qualification and sourcing initiatives. The specialist will also participate in RFQs, cost comparisons, and savings tracking activities, while developing foundational sourcing and negotiation skills through hands-on experience and training.
Key focus areas include Support sourcing activities for assigned categories by assisting with supplier communication, quotations, and data analysis., Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and part data within procurement systems to support business continuity., and Assist with supplier performance tracking, issue documentation, and reporting under guidance from senior team members..
Successful candidates bring Associate's Degree Or Experience, 2-4 Years Related Experience, and 2-4 Years Product Development Experience. Important skills include Manufacturing Industry Experience, New Product Development Experience, Stakeholder Relationship Experience, Interpersonal, Collaboration, and Negotiation Aptitude. Preferred (not required): Supplier Communication, Data Analysis, Supplier Performance Tracking, and RFQ.
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Job Duties
Support sourcing activities for assigned categories by assisting with supplier communication, quotations, and data analysis.
Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and part data within procurement systems to support business continuity.
Assist with supplier performance tracking, issue documentation, and reporting under guidance from senior team members.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to support part qualification, changes, and basic sourcing initiatives.
Participate in RFQs, cost comparisons, and savings tracking activities.
Support supplier onboarding, documentation, and compliance requirements.
Develop foundational sourcing and negotiation skills through hands-on experience and training.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills and Requirements
2-4 years related experience
Associate's degree (Business, Supply Chain or Engineering)
Non-degree considered if 6+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
Frequent travel (6-20%) & Occasional overnight stays (0-5%)
Must be willing to work onsite – New Bremen, Ohio
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Manufacturing industry experience
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New Product development experience 2-4 years
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stakeholder relationship experience Interpersonal, teamwork and negotiation aptitude skills.
Proficient computer skills.
Manufacturing Engineering or other technical experience.
CPSM, APICS, CIPS, or comparable training are also preferred.
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