Sourcing Specialist

Pacer Group · Louisville, Kentucky

FULL TIME

Job Description

Job role: Sourcing Specialist

Location

Louisville, KY 40324

Work Arrangement: On-site, Monday–Friday

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

Pay Rate: $41/ hr

Domain: Automotive

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6 months, with the possibility of extension

Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

Role Summary

Day to Day consist of: Conduct analysis of markets, supply chains, and the supply base to support strategic sourcing initiatives and process improvements. Identify and evaluate qualified suppliers while executing sound source-selection strategies. Maintain regular communication with suppliers to build and strengthen supplier relationships and ensure effective collaboration. Apply sourcing principles to support supply assurance and continuity, while managing sourcing projects in accordance with established project deliverables, timelines, and objectives.

Job Summary

Collects information, inputs, data from various sources and conducts analysis/simulations to support or report

sourcing work.

Analyzes sourcing information and presents findings for process improvement and cost reduction while maintaining high quality product and/or service delivery.

Supports sourcing process and or may source assigned items and executes buying strategies in accordance with

agreed sourcing strategy at the optimum cost.

Supports and or leads some \"special\" projects within the team category scope.

Super User/Subject Matter Experts (SME) for systems and tools to support the team.

Key Responsibilities

Procures inventory, supplies, and capital goods; places purchase orders with vendors.

Analyzes sourcing and procurement initiatives and processes in support of the delivery of cost effective and high quality goods and services.

Supports providing the Value Capture Summaries at month and quarter ends.

Prepares and presents recommendations of improvement opportunities and alternative courses of action to senior procurement/sourcing leaders.

Consistently applies sourcing policies, procedures and processes.

Supports procurement/sourcing management in activities such as price benchmarking, vendor management, process

analysis, market and industry research, and model building.

Conducts minor contract negotiations.

Gathers information and provides input on larger contracts.

Manages loading and retrieving of legal and compliance documents into applicable storage systems to support regulatory, audit and research activities.

Assists in the process of interviewing and evaluating sales representatives and vendors.

Supports Six Sigma projects through active team membership or provision of data and market intelligence.

Interacts with suppliers with regard to payments and order fulfillment.

Procures services and goods, inventory, supplies, and capital goods (CIP)

Compiling and managing Ariba IAC's (Invoice against Contracts) - (CIP)

Low complexity /risk sourcing work and contract development under supervision.

Qualifications and Competencies

Competencies

Education, Licenses, Certifications: College, university, or equivalent degree in field appropriate for the

function required.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience

Intermediate level of related work experience required.

Top 3 Skills you are looking for:

Sourcing – Utilize purchasing processes to complete RFQ’s, manage cost, participate in supplier selection, etc

Project Management – Manage sourcing projects to meet agreed upon deliverables

Supplier Relationship Management – Maintain regular communication with key suppliers to manage the business relationship

Benifits

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Disclaimer

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.

Company	Pacer Group
Location	Louisville, Kentucky
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time

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