Sourcing Specialist II

Posted 19 Days Ago
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Knoxville, TN, USA
In-Office
5-7 Annually
Senior level
Manufacturing
The Role
The Sourcing Specialist II is responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and optimizing purchasing processes to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Kelvion, our mission is to lead the industrial transformation by championing innovation and sustainability. From optimizing data centers and advancing hydrogen production to revolutionizing refrigeration and HVAC systems, our mission-critical thermal solutions empower industries around the globe. United as “One Kelvion,” our global team delivers innovative solutions that drive customer success and support a sustainable future. Kelvion – Together, We Shape the Future

The Role

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist improves the supply chain or purchasing operations of a company or business. The job duties include working with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts and improving processes related to receiving parts and inventory. The goal is to reduce costs and improve delivery time for your company. This position often works with upper-level management to ensure that the supply chain remains in alignment with the needs of the company.

What you will be responsible for:

  • Maintain a sourcing strategy on where to purchase, considering demand and supply situations, while minimizing risk and costs
  • Purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.
  • Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers
  • Negotiate with suppliers on products, service levels, prices, and payment terms.
  • Responsible for managing all supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources; forecast data, monitor and address supplier quality and delivery performance; track internal demand and material assets to optimize purchase.
  • Coordinate job requirements as needed with engineering and sales.
  • Prepare Request for Quotations (RFQs) to obtain competitive bids from approved sources.
  • Demonstrated integrity with strong business and personal ethics.
  • Self-starting team player who demonstrates an attitude reflective of the Kelvion operating values. 
  • Engage suppliers strategically.
  • Control operating cash flow.
  • Utilize contract language to recover supplier induced costs. 
  • Strong business and personal ethics.
  • Conflict resolution and coaching ability.
  • Ability to drive and implement change as needed.
  • Strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

  • Associate's degree preferred or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in related industry.

What we offer YOU:

At Kelvion, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, Paid Time Off, and holidays. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.

At Kelvion we thrive on collaboration, embracing diversity of thought, and valuing every voice. Within Kelvion creativity shines because people are listened too, their contributions recognized, and their ideas welcomed. Our flexible approach to the way we work, places people’s health and satisfaction as a priority, enhancing engagement and fostering career opportunities. We empower engaged individuals to grow, progress and carve their own paths within the company.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.



Skills Required

  • Associate's degree preferred or equivalent
  • five to seven years related experience
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The Company
HQ: Herne, Nordrhein-Westfalen
2,741 Employees
Year Founded: 1920

What We Do

Welcome to Kelvion! Kelvion is the leading global developer and manufacturer of heat exchange solutions. Renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, the company delivers cutting-edge thermal management solutions that empower customers to ensure reliable and efficient operations. Kelvion’s extensive portfolio serves a wide range of applications such as data centres, hydrogen production, heat pumps, marine, HVAC, refrigeration and the food and beverage industry. The company's global sales, service and production network ensures that Kelvion is always available to support customers wherever they are. Whether supporting site installation, providing on-site technical service or replacement parts – Kelvion’s comprehensive range of service offerings is designed to optimise performance and extend the product lifecycle to ensure sustainability and reliability. Together, We Shape the Future. Imprint: https://www.kelvion.com/imprint/

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