NEW JOB OPENING
STRATEGIC SOURCING SPECIALIST PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN
IN Louisville, KY, USA!

 

Date Posted: 10/27/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 509861
Industry: Automotive
Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist Procurement and Supply Chain
Job Location: Louisville, KY, USA, 40219
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: M-F, 8am - 5pm
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 7
Min Hourly Rate($): 37.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 41.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Project Management, Purchasing, Sourcing, Supplier management
Experience Desired:
Sourcing; Utilize purchasing processes to complete RFQ’s, manage cost, etc (3-4 yrs),
Project Management; Manage sourcing projects to meet agreed upon deliverables (3-4 yrs),
Supplier relationship management (3-4 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Certifications/Licenses: Licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
Education Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in relevant field



Preferred License:

- Licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations



Required Skills for the Sourcing Specialist:

- Sourcing – Utilize purchasing processes to complete RFQ’s, manage cost, participate in supplier selection, etc

- Project Management – Manage sourcing projects to meet agreed upon deliverables

- Supplier Relationship Management – Maintain regular communication with key suppliers to manage the business relationship



Sourcing Specialist Overview:

Day to day work consists of:

- Conduct analysis of markets, supply chains, and the supply base to support strategic sourcing initiatives and process improvements

- Identify and evaluate qualified suppliers while executing sound source-selection strategies

- Maintain regular communication with suppliers to build and strengthen supplier relationships and ensure effective collaboration

- Apply sourcing principles to support supply assurance and continuity, while managing sourcing projects in accordance with established project deliverables, timelines, and objectives



Responsibilities:

- Procures inventory, supplies, and capital goods; places purchase orders with vendors

- Analyzes sourcing and procurement initiatives and processes in support of the delivery of cost effective and high quality goods and services

- Supports providing the Value Capture Summaries at month and quarter ends

- Prepares and presents recommendations of improvement opportunities and alternative courses of action to senior procurement/sourcing leaders

- Consistently applies sourcing policies, procedures and processes

- Supports procurement/sourcing management in activities such as price benchmarking, vendor management, process analysis, market and industry research, and model building

- Conducts minor contract negotiations

- Gathers information and provides input on larger contracts

- Manages loading and retrieving of legal and compliance documents into applicable storage systems to support regulatory, audit and research activities

- Assists in the process of interviewing and evaluating sales representatives and vendors

- Supports Six Sigma projects through active team membership or provision of data and market intelligence

- Interacts with suppliers with regard to payments and order fulfillment

- Procures services and goods, inventory, supplies, and capital goods (CIP)

- Compiling and managing Ariba IAC's (Invoice against Contracts) - (CIP)

- Low complexity /risk sourcing work and contract development under supervision
  • **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:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.

California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.

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.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

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.).

 

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