Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Location: Elizabethtown, NC

Pay Rate: $27-$30/hour

Duration: Minimum 9-month contract with potential for permanent hire

Work Schedule: On-site preferred (minimum 3 days/week); Hybrid option up to 2 remote days/week

Adecco is assisting a client in Elizabethtown, NC with the search for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support their Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing team. This is a long-term contract opportunity with the intent to convert to a permanent role , though conversion is not guaranteed.

Position Overview

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will provide purchasing and sourcing support with an emphasis on supplier interaction, RFQs/RFPs, and cost analysis . This role blends administrative responsibilities with hands-on supplier communication and requires prior supply chain or purchasing experience . The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working cross-functionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute, and track RFQs/RFPs for assigned commodities

• Communicate directly with suppliers to clarify requirements, follow up on quotes, order status, and documentation

• Review supplier quotes and assist with basic cost and competitive analysis

• Maintain and update Excel trackers for quotes, orders, materials, and supplier data

• Organize and manage purchasing documentation to ensure compliance and accessibility

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure timely information flow

• Prepare documentation to support shipment of part samples

• Provide general support to strategic sourcing and purchasing initiatives as needed

Required & Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of supply chain, purchasing, or sourcing experience (required)

• Supplier-facing experience or customer service background preferred

• Basic to intermediate Excel skills (filters, formulas, formatting)

• Experience with Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and time management

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently

Pay Details: $27.00 to $30.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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