Job Description

TITLE: Sourcing Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Purchasing

REPORTS TO: Director of Purchasing

Position Description:

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for implementing sourcing plans for consumables and metals used in manufacturing operations in the United States. This position creates and executes RFP’s, manages supplier performance to contracts, identifies competitive supplier options and works with Phillips’ plants, engineers, and quality teams to identify substitute raw materials. The Sourcing Specialist negotiates pricing and contracts, coordinates directly with Production Planners, and addresses and escalates supplier performance issues. This position works as part of a team and reports to Director of Purchasing.

Occasional travel (10%) is required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage annual sourcing spend of approximately $7.5M, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers (15-20 suppliers), overseeing onboarding, performance monitoring, and vendor file management.
• Develop deep expertise in product lines, raw material specifications, and purchasing processes to support informed decision‑making.
• Negotiate pricing, quality, and delivery terms to achieve optimal cost and performance outcomes.
• Improve MRP accuracy and reliability by identifying and resolving data integrity issues.
• Execute purchase orders for raw materials based on MRP recommendations, production planning needs, and other inputs.
• Monitor open purchase orders and collaborate with suppliers to resolve discrepancies between internal and supplier reports.
• Ensure accurate unit costs and pricing on purchase orders, update contract pricing, and address AP matching issues through corrective actions.
• Manage inventory replenishment processes for all consumables, balancing storage capacity constraints with target inventory levels.
• Collect and analyze data (e.g., quotes, sales, usage, lead times, rebates) to drive business decisions.
• May perform other duties that are not fundamental to the overall purpose and strategic impact of the job.

Required Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the organization and outside vendors.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Advanced analytical, evaluative, and critical thinking skills to effectively solve problems, anticipate needs, and exercise independent judgement.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to travel as necessary
• Highly motivated and results-oriented
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and respond to procurement requests to meet critical deadlines, follow-up, and track procurement transactions.
• Strong computer skills with a focus on MS Excel, and proficient in MS Office Suite to prepare reports, business correspondence and procedures.
• Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures.

Competencies

Education

• B.A. or B.S degree (Business; Engineering, Supply Chain; or related field) preferred or 5+ years of relevant experience.

Years of Experience

• 3-5 years of procurement, supply chain, project management or related experience.

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

EOE including disability/veteran