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Sr. Sourcing Specialist - Manufacturing - Boxborough, MA

International Permanent USD85,000 - USD105,000 per year View Job Description
This role is responsible for managing end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities to ensure material availability and support business objectives. You'll balance cost, quality, and delivery while working cross-functionally to improve supply continuity and operational performance.
  • Own sourcing strategy with high visibility across business-critical programs
  • Drive impact across suppliers, inventory, and on-time delivery

About Our Client

This organization is a fast-paced, operations-driven company focused on delivering high-quality solutions to its customers. They emphasize collaboration, continuous improvement, and giving employees ownership in driving meaningful business outcomes.

Job Description

  • Serve as the primary procurement contact, aligning material availability with customer demand and revenue goals
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies across production and new product initiatives
  • Manage the full purchase order lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, timing, and material readiness
  • Track supplier performance, confirm delivery schedules, and communicate risks or changes
  • Identify and qualify alternate suppliers to mitigate shortages and reduce supply risk
  • Drive expediting efforts and supplier follow-ups to maintain consistent material flow
  • Optimize inventory levels and develop stocking strategies to improve efficiency
  • Analyze backlog, demand changes, and inventory updates to support decision-making
  • Provide clear program updates, including actions, ownership, and timelines

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7+ years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience in manufacturing or similar environment
  • Strong experience with material sourcing and supplier management (electronics knowledge preferred)
  • Proven ability to manage expediting, backlog, and on-time delivery performance
  • Advanced Excel and systems proficiency with strong analytical capability
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear status updates
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage shifting priorities
  • Proactive, data-driven mindset with strong problem-solving and ownership



What's on Offer

  • High-impact role supporting key customer programs and revenue goals
  • Strong cross-functional exposure across supply chain and operations
  • Opportunity to influence supplier strategy and business outcomes
  • Fast-paced environment with visible impact and ownership
  • Career growth within a collaborative, results-driven organization



Contact
Emma White
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7065232

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
International
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma White
Job Reference
JN-072026-7065232
 

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