Sourcing Specialist
Industrial Electric Manufacturing · Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Posted 14 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Industrial Electric Manufacturing's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 45% of Industrial Electric Manufacturing's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Industrial Electric Manufacturing
- high 74 stale, 3 reposted of 112 open
- Hiring momentum
- 178 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Industrial Electric Manufacturing's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Industrial Electric Manufacturing.
About this role
The Sourcing Specialist at IEM will support sourcing, supplier management, and procurement activities to meet manufacturing and operational goals. Daily tasks include supplier identification, pricing analysis, negotiations, and maintaining supplier relationships, while collaborating with various internal teams to ensure material availability and cost competitiveness. This role requires 100% in-office presence in Franklin, TN.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Industrial Electric Manufacturing as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, purchasing, supplier management, or a related role in a manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting supplier communication, sourcing activities, pricing analysis, supplier performance, and cost reduction initiatives
- Understanding of manufacturing supply chains, supplier lead times, material planning, cost drivers, and production support
- Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, follow-up, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Nice to have
- Experience in electrical equipment, power distribution, switchgear, industrial manufacturing, or engineered-to-order manufacturing
- Experience with supplier development, localization, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and material flow concepts
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel, and supplier performance reporting tools
- Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility
Worth weighing
- 100% in-office presence required; no remote work offered
- Fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and production demands
- Compensation may vary based on geographic region and candidate experience, but specifics are not provided
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Listed by Industrial Electric Manufacturing on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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