Global Sourcing Specialist

As a Global Sourcing Specialist reporting to the Director of Global Sourcing, your key responsibility will be to interface with the US & European teams to manage projects in the support and development of the TASI Measurement supply base. You will be the main point of contact on the ground to support engineering, product, quality, and supply chain projects between the TASI Measurement businesses and the supply base. Key Responsibilities: - Act as Project Manager for various projects related to the purchase of direct materials to support quality, delivery, cost, risk, and new product development for the TASI Measurement global businesses. - Serve as the point of contact for business groups responsible for supplier relationship communication and negotiation on key projects. - Support the supply base by working with the business group on key negotiations, supplier agreements, contracts, and their implementation. - Manage regular and daily activities to facilitate and develop the suppliers" ability to support TASI Measurement's supply chain. - Identify, contact, and evaluate alternative suppliers, providing clear recommendations to business groups through assessment & auditing. - Lead, coordinate, and facilitate critical purchase part corrective actions with the responsible buyers, supplier personnel, and other TASI Measurement management as needed. - Support new product activities and provide direction to optimize the transition from new product development to production. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering finance, or a similar field. - Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in engineering, project management, and supply chain/global procurement. - Strong attention to detail with a structured approach to problem-solving. - Effective communication and collaboration skills across cultural and geographical boundaries. - Self-driven with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. - Willingness to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. - Demonstrated ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in managing industrial equipment and global commodities is preferred. In this role, you are expected to have strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and other conferencing software. CAD experience would be helpful. Working Conditions: - Ability to travel domestically to suppliers and manufacturing sites as required. - Visual inspection of components and assemblies. - Strong verbal and written communication skills for documentation and reporting. - Communication via conference call globally in English.,