Sourcing Specialist

Join a Legacy of Innovation

At AKG, we are a 100+ year-old, privately owned leader in the heat exchange industry, providing state-of-the-art cooling solutions for critical infrastructure. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a strong work ethic and a desire to be part of a dynamic team, we want you to join us!

The Sourcing Specialist is a procurement professional responsible for independently leading sourcing initiatives, identifying new suppliers, and executing cost-reduction projects across multiple commodities. This position is a key member of the Supply Chain team, reporting directly to the Director, Supply Chain, and acts as the company’s frontline for supplier discovery, market intelligence, and cost optimization.

• Sourcing Activities
• Lead sourcing projects from end-to-end, including: opportunity identification, market research, supplier identification, RFQ/RFP execution, evaluation, and recommendation.
• Identify cost-down opportunities and execute savings initiatives independently.
• Manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously.
• Market Analysis and Intelligence
• Proactively identify new suppliers, both locally and internationally.
• Attend industry exhibitions, trade shows, and supplier events to scout technologies, materials, and sourcing opportunities.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of potential suppliers for strategic evaluation.
• RFQ Execution & Evaluation
• Prepare RFQs, manage supplier communications, and perform total cost comparisons.
• Collaborate with Commodity Managers, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Operations when evaluating supplier capabilities.
• Deliver structured sourcing recommendations to Commodity Managers for decision-making.
• Cost Reduction, Risk Mitigation & Value Creation
• Develop and execute projects aimed at cost reduction, improved supplier terms, or better total cost of ownership.
• Prepare business cases, sourcing reports, and presentations summarizing opportunities and results.
• Track and report cost savings from sourcing initiatives.
• Lead supply base expansions initiatives, including identifying and qualifying second- and third source suppliers for single-sourced or high-risk purchase parts.

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
  • 3–5 years of sourcing or procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven experience leading sourcing projects and identifying cost-down opportunities.
  • Exposure to trade shows, supplier events, or international sourcing is a plus.
• Skills & Competencies
  • Strong independent project management and execution skills.
  • Excellent sourcing, negotiation, and analytical capabilities.
  • Confident, proactive communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to identify new suppliers and market opportunities.
  • Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems and Excel.
  • Comfortable with occasional travel for supplier visits and industry events.