Sourcing Specialist

Job Title: Industrial Construction and MRO Sourcing Specialist (3–5 Years Experience) Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and resourceful Sourcing Specialist with 3–5 years of experience in industrial construction and MRO materials sourcing. This role plays a key part in ensuring the right materials are identified, sourced, and delivered to support ongoing maintenance and construction projects. The ideal candidate is skilled at locating hard-to-find industrial components, building relationships with suppliers, and supporting the supply chain team to keep operations running smoothly. Key Responsibilities: Material Sourcing & Identification Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and construction teams to understand material specifications and requirements. Research, identify, and source accurate industrial materials (e.g., valves, fasteners, piping, electrical fittings, tools, PPE) based on technical drawings, part numbers, or performance specs. Locate alternate sources or equivalents for obsolete, long-lead, or difficult-to-source items. Support vendor inquiries and provide options for cost-effective, high-quality materials. Procurement Coordination Request quotes from suppliers, evaluate lead times and pricing, and submit recommendations to senior sourcing staff. Create and process purchase orders in alignment with company policies and approval limits. Follow up on order status, shipping, and delivery schedules to ensure timely arrival of materials. Supplier Interaction & Support Maintain strong communication with vendors to gather product availability, certifications, and warranty details. Help evaluate supplier performance in terms of responsiveness, delivery, and accuracy. Build and update a reliable network of industrial suppliers and distributors. Project & Maintenance Support Support site teams during maintenance outages, shutdowns, and construction phases with rapid sourcing and delivery coordination. Track and communicate delivery timelines and resolve material-related issues or discrepancies. Qualifications: Education & Experience High School Diploma or equivalent required, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). 3–5 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, or material coordination for industrial, manufacturing, or construction environments. Understanding of industrial parts, MRO categories, and construction materials. Skills & Knowledge Strong attention to detail when matching part specifications or sourcing replacements. Familiarity with reading part specs, datasheets, or BOMs (Bill of Materials). Experience with ERP or procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Maximo, Coupa). Basic Excel skills and comfort with inventory tracking tools. Preferred Qualifications: Experience sourcing capital projects, facilities maintenance, or plant turnarounds. Sourcing or supply chain management certifications a plus. Strong communication and negotiation skills Attention to detail and time management skills required Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Work Environment: Office-based role with occasional visits to warehouses, job sites, or supplier locations. May support off-hours or weekend sourcing needs during outages or urgent work periods. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to Commute: Santa Ana, CA 92705 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Santa Ana, CA 92705: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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