Sourcing Specialist

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist position serves as a key extension of NFI Industries, responsible for managing supply chain management programs and coordinating day-to-day purchasing requirements in alignment with NFI’s Procurement Plan and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The role supports internal customers by acting as a central point of contact for all purchasing initiatives, supplier management, and ongoing procurement activities. The position also assists with developing and implementing strategies for cost savings, supplier optimization, and procurement efficiencies.

• Function as the Operations contact for day-to-day purchasing requirements, following NFI’s official purchasing policy.
• Assist in managing internal projects and administrative tasks as assigned by the Strategic Sourcing Manager.
• Lead supplier management activities, including performance evaluations and ongoing reviews to ensure continuous improvement.
• Optimize supplier resources and ensure alignment with NFI’s procurement strategy.
• Manage supplier negotiations for pricing, contracts, and bids to meet cost-saving targets.
• Researches and recommends new cost savings initiatives and suppliers for products and services.
• Maintain supplier databases and perform ERP system updates, including vendor data, item information, and pricing.
• Review and manage contracts to ensure compliance with national agreements and procurement standards.
• Expedite purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of products and services.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoicing discrepancies and ensure smooth financial transactions.
• Function as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure procurement goals and standards are met.
• Coordinates inter-company communications about suppliers, catalogs, and procedures.
• Conduct data analysis on spending patterns and generate reports on procurement KPIs.
• Analyzes spending patterns and providing key performance criteria to support cost-saving opportunities.
• Gathers and report on cost savings and avoidance contributions.

• BA / BS degree in Business Administration, Finance or Purchasing desired.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a procurement related field preferred
• Experience with warehousing and logistics operations a plus.
• Working knowledge of legal/commercial laws and procurement tactics a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and present recommendations to management.
• Very proficient at utilizing both web and client-based software.
• Proficient in MS Office, G Suite, ERP, P2P and RFQ systems. Coupa experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, mathematical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.