Sourcing Specialist

Join a Legacy of Innovation 

At AKG, we are a 100+ year-old, privately owned leader in the heat exchange industry, providing state-of-the-art cooling solutions for critical infrastructure. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a strong work ethic and a desire to be part of a dynamic team, we want you to join us! 

Position Summary

The Sourcing Specialist is a procurement professional responsible for independently leading sourcing initiatives, identifying new suppliers, and executing cost-reduction projects across multiple commodities. This position is a key member of the Supply Chain team, reporting directly to the Director, Supply Chain, and acts as the company’s frontline for supplier discovery, market intelligence, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sourcing Activities

• Lead sourcing projects      from end-to-end, including: opportunity identification, market research,      supplier identification, RFQ/RFP execution, evaluation, and      recommendation.
• Identify cost-down      opportunities and execute savings initiatives independently.
• Manage multiple sourcing      projects simultaneously.

2. Market Analysis and Intelligence

• Proactively identify new      suppliers, both locally and internationally.
• Attend industry      exhibitions, trade shows, and supplier events to scout technologies,      materials, and sourcing opportunities.
• Build and maintain a      pipeline of potential suppliers for strategic evaluation.

3. RFQ Execution & Evaluation

• Prepare RFQs, manage      supplier communications, and perform total cost comparisons.
• Collaborate with      Commodity Managers, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Operations when      evaluating supplier capabilities.
• Deliver structured      sourcing recommendations to Commodity Managers for decision-making.

4. Cost Reduction, Risk Mitigation & Value Creation

• Develop and execute      projects aimed at cost reduction, improved supplier terms, or better total      cost of ownership.
• Prepare business cases,      sourcing reports, and presentations summarizing opportunities and results.
• Track and report cost      savings from sourcing initiatives.
• Lead supply base      expansions initiatives, including identifying and qualifying second- and      third source suppliers for single-sourced or high-risk purchase parts.

 Qualifications5. Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in      Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of sourcing or      procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading      sourcing projects and identifying cost-down opportunities.
• Exposure to trade shows,      supplier events, or international sourcing is a plus.

6. Skills & Competencies

• Strong independent      project management and execution skills.
• Excellent sourcing,      negotiation, and analytical capabilities.
• Confident, proactive      communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to identify new      suppliers and market opportunities.
• Proficiency in SAP or      similar ERP systems and Excel.
• Comfortable with      occasional travel for supplier visits and industry events.