Strategic Sourcing Specialist at AOI in Sugar Land, TX
- Company: AOI
- Location: Sugar Land, TX
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 5+ years
Overview
The Strategic Sourcing Specialist (entry level role) supports sourcing activities, supplier management, and cost optimization initiatives across assigned procurement categories. The role works closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support business operations, supplier performance, and …
Job description
- The Strategic Sourcing Specialist (entry level role) supports sourcing activities, supplier management, and cost optimization initiatives across assigned procurement categories. The role works closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support business operations, supplier performance, and sourcing projects. Candidates may come from sourcing, procurement, supply chain operations, manufacturing, logistics, or planning backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- • Support sourcing projects, supplier selection, and RFQ activities
- • Assist with supplier relationship management and performance tracking
- • Analyze pricing, spend, and supplier data to identify improvement opportunities
- • Support supplier onboarding and qualification processes
- • Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams on sourcing requirements
- • Support NPI programs and supplier readiness activities
- • Assist with cost reduction, second-source development, and supply continuity initiatives
- • Maintain sourcing records, contracts, and reporting tools
- • Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and service performance
Requirements
- • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field
- • 2-5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, planning, or related functions
- Direct materials/raw materials
- CAPEX equipment
- Indirect procurement
- Construction/facilities sourcing
- OR
- Material management (supply management, buyer, etc.)
- Demand or S&OP planning
- Supply planning
- Contract manufacturing or ODM management Ops
- Logistics and customs operations
- • Strong analytical and communication skills
- • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
- • Experience in manufacturing, electronics, optical networking, semiconductor, or telecommunications industries
- • SAP and/or Ariba experience
- • Mandarin Chinese language skills required
Skills
Preferred
- SAP and/or Ariba experience
- Mandarin Chinese language skills
Benefits
- In addition to a competitive salary, AOI offers
- Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer employees the right options to meet individual and family needs
- Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
- Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at the end of the year
- Relocation package available within the US