Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Strategic Sourcing Specialists– Lafayette

Do you take pride in delivering cost-effective solutions, exceptional service, and high-quality products? Would you enjoy working collaboratively on a team that supports procurement for a growing manufacturing facility? Do you have experience with strategic sourcing or supply chain management?

If so, we want you on our team.

The Kirby Risk Service Center, a division of Kirby Risk Corporation specializing in the manufacturing of electrical wiring and control panels.


What You’ll Do as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist
In this role, you would be responsible for the development and implementation of commodity strategies including analyzing market trends, identifying, qualifying, and recommending sources of supply.

You’ll:
• Establish and maintain positive relationship with suppliers
• Monitor and track supplier performance
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure appropriate costs, schedule, quality, payment and delivery terms.
• Interpret MRP/ERP reports to determine daily purchasing priorities
• Process, review, validate, and distribute completed purchase orders
• Demonstrate professionalism when representing the company in all communications


What Makes You a Great Fit
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management preferred, work experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management or procurement
• Knowledge of manufacturing, quality and production control, and planning processes
• Sourcing and negotiating experience
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office


What to Expect in This Role
• Onsite, indoors, in a controlled temperature environment, with a variation of noise levels.
• This position will be working in an office environment, utilizing typical office equipment
• Travel occasionally for training, customer visits, or vendor meetings
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift


Why Kirby Risk?
Founded in 1926, Kirby Risk is a trusted leader in electrical supply, manufacturing, and mechanical solutions. Our culture is built on hard-working, engaged people who treat each other—and our customers—with respect and urgency.

When you join Kirby Risk, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a company where you can build a career.


Benefits That Work for You
We provide a complete package designed to support your health, career, and future:


• Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance & Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement & on-the-job training
• 401(k) with company match & Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)


Ready to grow a career in Strategic Sourcing? Apply today with the Kirby Risk Service Center.


How to apply:
To be considered for this position, please apply online: https://www.kirbyrisk.com/careers . Email questions to careers@kirbyrisk.com

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Please note: You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship. To be considered for a role, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Please get to know us at www.kirbyrisk.com. or via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kirby-risk/

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