Senior Sourcing Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Strategize and carry out daily sourcing tasks as the main sourcing liaison for the Sales Team.

• Establish and nurture relationships with both new and existing vendors and key suppliers.

• Reach out to vendors and distributors promptly to adhere to client proposal timelines.

• Determine pricing strategies, oversee margins, and assist in reducing customer attrition to enhance profitability.

• Negotiate costs and pricing with vendors and suppliers.

• Collaborate with Sales Associates and other team members to discover and pursue new supplier opportunities.

• Motivate current non-Patriot vendors to engage with ASB Vendor Relations.

• Remain updated on industry and market trends as well as best practices.

• Partner with Sales Leadership to identify customer requirements and craft customer proposals.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical institution in Business Management, Sales and Marketing, or a relevant field.

• 1–3 years of pertinent experience in sourcing, procurement, purchasing, sales support, vendor management, or a similar area.

• Experience in negotiating pricing, coordinating with suppliers, and sourcing products for quotations is advantageous.

• Excellent verbal, written, and English communication skills.

• Capacity to work overnight/graveyard shifts in Philippine time or during US operating hours.

• Proficient understanding of Microsoft Office applications.

• Familiarity with product sourcing and quotation preparation.

• Knowledge of managing supplier and vendor relationships.

• Understanding of pricing negotiations, cost management, and margin control.

• Awareness of market research and monitoring industry trends.

• Acquainted with purchase orders, vouchers, and invoices.

• Knowledge of sales support and the development of customer proposals.

• Understanding of identifying supplier opportunities and collaborating with vendors.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary packages at the forefront of the industry.

• Permanent remote work arrangement.

• Company-provided equipment.

• Employer contributions to government-mandated benefits.

• Internet stipends upon regularization.

• HMO coverage available upon regularization (with an option to enroll as early as Day 1).

• Paid time off credits and service incentive leaves.

• Major spring and winter company live events.

• Monthly virtual employee appreciation events.

• Career skills training courses provided by the company.

• A company culture dedicated to your personal and professional development.