Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Category: Supply ChainLucifer Lighting Company is a privately held San Antonio-based designer and manufacturer of precision-engineered architectural lighting fixtures. You’ll find our products everywhere from SF MOMA to the Nike Headquarters. We’re in the campuses of 4 of the 5 largest tech companies and 5 of the top 10 tallest towers in the U.S. Our customers are the world’s leading architects and designers who look for minimalist industrial design and place a premium on service, quality, and innovation. Our people make magic happen; we are passionate, smart, hard-working, committed, and creative. We like to make work enjoyable and engaging.

We light the world's most beautiful spaces.

Summary: The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support new product development, production requirements, cost competitiveness, inventory optimization, and supplier performance. This position works closely with Engineering, Planning, Operations, Quality, and Product Management to source materials, manage suppliers, support new product introductions, and ensure continuity of supply.

Key Responsibilities

Develop sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, materials, and product categories
Serve as sourcing lead for new product development projects
Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers
Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through supplier negotiations, value engineering, and sourcing initiatives
Monitor supplier performance including on-time delivery, quality, lead time, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness
Manage RFQs, quote analysis, supplier selection, and contract negotiations
Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and supply agreements
Develop and maintain alternate sources to reduce supply risk
Monitor market conditions, supplier capacity, and material availability trends
Lead supplier business reviews and performance improvement initiatives
Support supplier risk assessments and mitigation plans
Manage supplier VMI programs to ensure optimal inventory levels and material availabilit
Conduct regular supplier reviews to evaluate VMI performance and compliance

QualificationsRequired education, experience & skills:

3-7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management
Experience supporting manufacturing operations
Experience with supplier negotiations and RFQ processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with ERP systems
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or related field.

Preferred education, experience & skills

Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI)
Experience managing Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs
Experience with inventory planning and forecasting

Experience with Epicor ERP

Working Environment

Smoke free workplace

Lucifer Lighting Company is an equal opportunity employer.