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Our tagline is “The Best Experience Company.” More than just a set of words, it represents the essence of who we are at Springs Window Fashions. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating the Best Experience for our associates, consumers and end users, business partners, and communities. We want you to join our team of passionate self-starters who believe the world is full of Best Experience opportunities. So, if you’re excited about the thought of a Best Experience career with a team focused on creating Best Experiences for all, we want to hear from you!
Job Summary
Job Duties
- Assist with the development of commercial agreements or spot purchases required to support business partners and manufacturing sites.
- Assist with the development of strategic sourcing strategies and plans.
- Ensure that negotiated agreements, and terms and conditions are being met.
- Aggressively pursue and create competitive purchase environment by constantly seeking alternate supply scenarios.
- Define and develop appropriate cross-functional relationships with the Business’s Supply Chain, and other functions.
- Assist in identifying Low Cost Country sourcing opportunities.
- Resolve process or supplier related issues as escalated from the Businesses where the tactical teams need support.
- Maintain knowledge of suppliers and relevant market developments such as Mergers & Acquisitions, financial status, and changes in key personnel.
- Responsible for executing sourcing projects and initiatives as assigned.
- Accountability to provide analytical support in commercial negotiations and supplier selections within assigned commodities.
- Support cross-business synergy efforts for assigned projects.
- Supports a pipeline of cost savings projects for sustainable year over year productivity, or cost down.
- Support new product development projects and other tactical sourcing responsibilities such as price updates, sample delivery tracking, etc. as required
Critical Success Factors
- Participate and coordinate sourcing activities in design changes (ECN) and New Product Development (NPD)
- Work with Engineering, Quality and testing to prioritize sourcing activities
- Routinely conduct spend analysis activities identifying strategic sourcing opportunities within assigned commodities and throughout the supply chain environment where applicable
- Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future industry trends in pricing and availability that will impact the business
- Effective technical and analytical skills
- Initiative to challenge inefficiencies, process deviations, and strategy deviations.
- Utilization of data analysis skills to effectively identify value opportunities.
- Initiative to seek professional development, continuous learning
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical competency, minimum in a business/industrial related field. Preferred MBA
- 1+ years sourcing/procurement related experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work with a cross functional team including engineering, quality, materials, logistics, sales & marketing.
- Project management experience
- Strong analytical and quantitative abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Microsoft Project.
- Willingness to travel occasionally
- Demonstrated leadership
- Ability to influence and work on a team
- Experience in manufacturing and material buying activities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills
- Demonstrated problem resolution and crisis management
- Self-motivated with business perspective
- Accomplishments which reflect teamwork, integrity, accountability and speed
How We Work to Deliver a Best Experience: Our Culture
- Our Core Value: We do the right thing, always
- Our Seven Cultural Behaviors
- Empowerment - We trust our people.
- Ownership - We take 100% responsibility for our roles actions, and results.
- Leadership - We all lead by example and talk direct with respect (DWR).
- One Team - We are One Springs Team.
- Customer First - We consider our customers' needs before every decision.
- Continuous Innovation - We are constantly learning, innovating, and improving.
- Speed - We define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and agility.
Our tagline is “The Best Experience Company.” More than just a set of words, it represents the essence of who we are at Springs Window Fashions. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating the Best Experience for our associates, consumers and end users, business partners, and communities. We want you to join our team of passionate self-starters who believe the world is full of Best Experience opportunities. So, if you’re excited about the thought of a Best Experience career with a team focused on creating Best Experiences for all, we want to hear from you!
Job Summary
Job Duties
- Assist with the development of commercial agreements or spot purchases required to support business partners and manufacturing sites.
- Assist with the development of strategic sourcing strategies and plans.
- Ensure that negotiated agreements, and terms and conditions are being met.
- Aggressively pursue and create competitive purchase environment by constantly seeking alternate supply scenarios.
- Define and develop appropriate cross-functional relationships with the Business’s Supply Chain, and other functions.
- Assist in identifying Low Cost Country sourcing opportunities.
- Resolve process or supplier related issues as escalated from the Businesses where the tactical teams need support.
- Maintain knowledge of suppliers and relevant market developments such as Mergers & Acquisitions, financial status, and changes in key personnel.
- Responsible for executing sourcing projects and initiatives as assigned.
- Accountability to provide analytical support in commercial negotiations and supplier selections within assigned commodities.
- Support cross-business synergy efforts for assigned projects.
- Supports a pipeline of cost savings projects for sustainable year over year productivity, or cost down.
- Support new product development projects and other tactical sourcing responsibilities such as price updates, sample delivery tracking, etc. as required
Critical Success Factors
- Participate and coordinate sourcing activities in design changes (ECN) and New Product Development (NPD)
- Work with Engineering, Quality and testing to prioritize sourcing activities
- Routinely conduct spend analysis activities identifying strategic sourcing opportunities within assigned commodities and throughout the supply chain environment where applicable
- Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future industry trends in pricing and availability that will impact the business
- Effective technical and analytical skills
- Initiative to challenge inefficiencies, process deviations, and strategy deviations.
- Utilization of data analysis skills to effectively identify value opportunities.
- Initiative to seek professional development, continuous learning
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical competency, minimum in a business/industrial related field. Preferred MBA
- 1+ years sourcing/procurement related experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work with a cross functional team including engineering, quality, materials, logistics, sales & marketing.
- Project management experience
- Strong analytical and quantitative abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Microsoft Project.
- Willingness to travel occasionally
- Demonstrated leadership
- Ability to influence and work on a team
- Experience in manufacturing and material buying activities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills
- Demonstrated problem resolution and crisis management
- Self-motivated with business perspective
- Accomplishments which reflect teamwork, integrity, accountability and speed
How We Work to Deliver a Best Experience: Our Culture
- Our Core Value: We do the right thing, always
- Our Seven Cultural Behaviors
- Empowerment - We trust our people.
- Ownership - We take 100% responsibility for our roles actions, and results.
- Leadership - We all lead by example and talk direct with respect (DWR).
- One Team - We are One Springs Team.
- Customer First - We consider our customers' needs before every decision.
- Continuous Innovation - We are constantly learning, innovating, and improving.
- Speed - We define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and agility.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software15
- Healthcare & Medical Services13
- Manufacturing10
- Electronics & Hardware7
- Construction & Real Estate7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sourcing specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field
- Proficiency with e-sourcing and procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba or Coupa
- Experience managing RFQ, RFP, and RFI processes from issue to award
- Demonstrated supplier negotiation and contract administration skills
- Familiarity with supplier performance metrics and scorecarding methodologies
- Certification such as CPSM or CPP preferred for mid-level and above roles
Tips for Your Sourcing Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to sourcing metrics
Sourcing specialists are hired on measurable outcomes. Quantify cost savings you negotiated, supplier lead times you reduced, or the number of vendors you onboarded. Generic procurement bullet points will not stand out against candidates who show clear impact.
Certify your sourcing credentials before applying
Many sourcing specialist postings list the Certified Professional in Supply Management or the Certified Purchasing Professional as preferred. Earning either credential before you apply, or noting active pursuit, signals commitment and puts you ahead of equally experienced candidates who lack it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sourcing specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by category type
Direct sourcing roles differ sharply from indirect or services sourcing. When you search for openings, scan the job description for the spend category. Applying to roles that match your category experience, whether raw materials, IT, or professional services, improves your callback rate significantly.
Prepare a commodity-specific case study
Interviewers for sourcing roles routinely ask how you handled a difficult supplier or a supply disruption. Prepare a two-minute walkthrough of one real situation: the category, the risk, the steps you took, and the outcome. Generic negotiation stories fail where specific commodity knowledge wins.
Negotiate using total cost of ownership
When you receive an offer, use the same total-cost-of-ownership framing sourcing specialists apply to supplier bids. Lay out relocation, benefits, and salary together rather than negotiating base pay alone. Hiring managers in this field respond well to structured, data-anchored counteroffers.
Sourcing Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sourcing specialists?
The companies hiring the most sourcing specialists right now include SpaceX, JLL, and AMS, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is strongest in manufacturing, healthcare systems, and large retail and technology companies that manage complex supplier networks.
How many sourcing specialist jobs are remote?
About 50% of sourcing specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the role's heavy reliance on digital procurement platforms and video-based supplier negotiations. Indirect sourcing and services categories, such as IT and professional services, tend to carry more remote flexibility than direct materials or manufacturing-adjacent roles that require on-site supplier audits.
How do you become a sourcing specialist?
Most sourcing specialists start with a degree in supply chain, business, or operations, then build experience in purchasing, vendor coordination, or procurement support roles. Earning a foundational certification such as the CPSM or CPP strengthens your candidacy. From there, moving into an analyst or junior buyer seat, taking ownership of a commodity category, and demonstrating cost savings positions you for a full sourcing specialist title.
Can I get hired as a sourcing specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level sourcing specialist roles exist, particularly in retail, staffing, and high-volume manufacturing where companies need sourcing support at scale. Employers at this level value proficiency with Excel or ERP systems, any internship involving vendor communication or purchasing, and a demonstrated understanding of the RFQ process. Highlighting transferable skills from operations, logistics, or customer-facing roles that required negotiation or vendor contact helps close the experience gap.
What does the sourcing specialist interview process look like?
The interview process for sourcing specialist roles typically includes an initial recruiter screen focused on category experience and tool proficiency, followed by a hiring manager interview covering your sourcing process, negotiation approach, and how you handle supplier risk. Many employers add a practical component, such as a mock RFP exercise or a case study asking you to assess competing supplier bids, before a final panel or offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to sourcing specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to sourcing specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your category experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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