Date Posted: 10/29/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 510017
Industry: Automotive
Job Title: Technical Sourcing Specialist New Product Development
Job Location: Columbus, IN, USA, 47201
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: Onsite 3 days/week
Shift: M-F, 8am - 5pm
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 7
Min Hourly Rate($): 40.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 45.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Negotiation, Product Development, Purchasing, Risk Management
Experience Desired:
New product development/technical sourcing (5+ yrs),
Supplier negotiation (5+ yrs),
Cross functional leadership (5+ yrs),
Risk Management (5+ yrs),
Cost and financial experience (5+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
Required Skills for the Buyer:
- 5+ years of experience
New Product Development / Technical Sourcing
- Supplier selection
- Product development support
- Cost, quality, and timeline management
Supplier Negotiation
- Vendor negotiations
- Supplier agreements and contracts
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Working with Engineering, Procurement, Project Teams, and Suppliers
Risk Management
- Identifying and mitigating supplier, technical, and project risks
Cost & Financial Experience
- Cost targets
- Cost analysis/tools
- Financial decision-making for sourcing
Buyer Overview:
Looking for someone with a technical or engineering background who has supported product development, worked closely with suppliers, negotiated commercial agreements, managed project risks, and collaborated across multiple teams to bring new products to market.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability
- Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
- Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies
- Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales
- Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers
- Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
I had a very positive experience working for Rose. The entire process is very efficient and easy.
Joanne, Consultant
It is a great pleasure being a part of the Rose International Team.
Toni, Consultant
I believe the best thing that Rose HR has going for it is the incredible responsiveness. Everyone is very quick to reply to any concerns, and contacts the contracted employees very quickly and efficiently.
Kevin, Consultant
Any time I did have a question and called, the phone was always answered, and my question/concern was immediately resolved.
Sally, Consultant
Thanks for the opportunity. If in the future I ever need a job, I would like to work for Rose International.
David, Consultant
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