Sourcing Specialist

Job Title:

Industrial Construction and MRO Sourcing Specialist (3–5 Years Experience)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and resourceful Sourcing Specialist with 3–5 years of experience in industrial construction and MRO materials sourcing. This role plays a key part in ensuring the right materials are identified, sourced, and delivered to support ongoing maintenance and construction projects. The ideal candidate is skilled at locating hard-to-find industrial components, building relationships with suppliers, and supporting the supply chain team to keep operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

Material Sourcing & Identification

• Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and construction teams to understand material specifications and requirements.
• Research, identify, and source accurate industrial materials (e.g., valves, fasteners, piping, electrical fittings, tools, PPE) based on technical drawings, part numbers, or performance specs.
• Locate alternate sources or equivalents for obsolete, long-lead, or difficult-to-source items.
• Support vendor inquiries and provide options for cost-effective, high-quality materials.

Procurement Coordination

• Request quotes from suppliers, evaluate lead times and pricing, and submit recommendations to senior sourcing staff.
• Create and process purchase orders in alignment with company policies and approval limits.
• Follow up on order status, shipping, and delivery schedules to ensure timely arrival of materials.

Supplier Interaction & Support

• Maintain strong communication with vendors to gather product availability, certifications, and warranty details.
• Help evaluate supplier performance in terms of responsiveness, delivery, and accuracy.
• Build and update a reliable network of industrial suppliers and distributors.

Project & Maintenance Support

• Support site teams during maintenance outages, shutdowns, and construction phases with rapid sourcing and delivery coordination.
• Track and communicate delivery timelines and resolve material-related issues or discrepancies.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, or material coordination for industrial, manufacturing, or construction environments.
• Understanding of industrial parts, MRO categories, and construction materials.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong attention to detail when matching part specifications or sourcing replacements.
• Familiarity with reading part specs, datasheets, or BOMs (Bill of Materials).
• Experience with ERP or procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Maximo, Coupa).
• Basic Excel skills and comfort with inventory tracking tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience sourcing capital projects, facilities maintenance, or plant turnarounds.
• Sourcing or supply chain management certifications a plus.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Attention to detail and time management skills required
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Work Environment:

• Office-based role with occasional visits to warehouses, job sites, or supplier locations.
• May support off-hours or weekend sourcing needs during outages or urgent work periods.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Aliso Viejo, CA 92656: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person