Sourcing Specialist - Direct Materials

Position Summary

The Sourcing Specialist primary responsibilities will include conducting strategic sourcing activities supporting the organization's objectives for value-driven vendor partnerships and focusing on risk management, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Participates in supplier negotiations and contract preparation using structured processes. Coordinates with internal stakeholders to define material, quality, and service requirements and standards. Supports vendor partnerships and monitors performance using established KPIs, goals, and scorecards. Integrates new sources, methods, and vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials. Review market intelligence and analysis to anticipate price fluctuations and work collaboratively with all functions of PlayPower.

Reports To : Sourcing Manager - Direct Materials

Based In : Dallas, Texas

Key Responsibilities

• Process, track, and ensure completion of sourcing activities and initiatives.
• Supports in conducting sourcing events for direct materials.
• Help to develop, document, and implement processes and systems in support of company goals.
• Work with the Business Analytics team on monthly KPI reporting.
• Executes competitive bid events (e.g., RFQ) for small to medium-sized projects, evaluates supplier bids, and provides pricing comparatives to Sourcing Manager.
• Monitors contract and pricing compliance between PlayPower and suppliers.
• Support Direct Materials Sourcing Manager needs.
• Ensure suppliers comply with all required federal, national, regional, and local laws and guidelines. Help to develop and maintain the supplier onboarding and QBR reviews.
• Manage vendor setup process in collaboration with the finance AP team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Estimated travel requirement is 10-25%.

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