Sourcing Specialist 1 - Direct Purchasing
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Job overview
The Sourcing Specialist 1 manages sourcing and supplier relationships for assigned categories, supporting performance, cost control, and supply continuity. The role leads RFQs, analyzes supplier proposals, monitors supplier metrics, and supports category strategies, negotiations, product changes, and sourcing projects. It is based onsite in New Bremen, Ohio, and requires frequent travel with occasional overnight stays.
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Full job description
Sourcing Specialist 1 - Direct Purchasing
Location:
New Bremen, OH, US, 45869
Company Description:
Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.
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Job Duties
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Manage sourcing and supplier relationships for assigned categories, ensuring performance, cost control, and supply continuity.
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Lead RFQs, analyze supplier proposals, and support cost reduction and value improvement initiatives.
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Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive issue resolution related to delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
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Partner cross-functionally to support product changes, new introductions, and sourcing-related projects.
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Execute elements of category strategies, including supplier selection, onboarding, and implementation.
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Support negotiation of pricing, terms, and agreements with suppliers, escalating complexity as needed.
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Ensure accurate system data, pricing, and contract documentation.
Minimum Qualifications
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5-7 years related experience
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Associate degree (Supply Chain or Business)
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Non-degree considered if 6+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
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Frequent travel and occasional overnight stays
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Must be willing to work onsite – New Bremen, Ohio
Preferred Qualifications
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Interpersonal, teamwork and negotiation aptitude skills.
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Proficient computer skills.
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Manufacturing Engineering or other technical experience.
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CPSM, APICS, CIPS, or comparable training are also preferred.
Work Authorization:
Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
No agency calls please.
Compensation and Benefits:
Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.
EOE Veterans/Disabilities
How this job compares
Set against the 5,290 open Procurement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Ohio median$86–142K/yr65 salary ranges
- US median$25–34/hr368 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 252 open Procurement jobs in Ohio and 5,290 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Ohio
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Procurement postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (4,183 postings).
- Education
- 2,332 of the 5,290 open Procurement jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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