Overview
Sourcing Specialist Jobs in Northbrook, IL at Sterling Engineering
Title: Sourcing Specialist
Company: Sterling Engineering
Location: Northbrook, IL
Title: Sourcing Specialist
Location: Northbrook, IL
Hire Type: Contract with potential to convert
Compensation: $27-38/hr
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
Must have Skill Set: Sourcing experience within a manufacturing environment
Overview:
We are seeking a Contract Sourcing Specialist to support end-to-end sourcing, procurement, and supplier management activities. This role plays a key part in ensuring supply continuity, accurate purchasing execution, and timely delivery of materials and services critical to production.
Job Duties:
- Support sourcing activities including RFQs, pricing analysis, bid comparisons, and supplier evaluations.
- Coordinate supplier onboarding, contracts, and ongoing communication for orders, pricing, and delivery updates.
- Maintain purchase orders, procurement records, ERP data, and sourcing documentation.
- Track supplier performance and support issue resolution and risk mitigation.
- Assist with inventory support, expediting materials, and resolving invoice or order discrepancies.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to support production needs and new product introductions.
- Prepare sourcing reports and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- 2–5 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems required.
- Strong Excel, communication, and organizational skills.
- Manufacturing experience; dental/medical device experience preferred.
