Sourcing Specialist (Project Management)
About Us:
Trilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages, proudly headquartered in Little Chute, Wisconsin. With a legacy rooted in quality, innovation, and service, Trilliant delivers branded and private label solutions across retail, foodservice, and e-commerce channels.
Horseshoe Beverage Company, based in Neenah, WI, is a leading ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer dedicated to delivering an exceptional beverage experience. By combining industry-leading talent, cutting-edge equipment, and a vertically integrated supply chain, we drive innovation and consistently deliver the highest quality products to our customers--first and fast.
Our brand portfolio includes Victor Allen's®, Dutch Bros® beverages and Nurri™, our better-for-you protein beverage line. We are passionate about beverages - and about building a team that's just as energized. We invite you to explore opportunities at Trilliant or Horseshoe, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.
Our Core Values:
Position Overview:
A Sourcing Specialist identifies, evaluates, and acquires the goods, materials, or services an organization needs in the most cost-effective and efficient manner. This role bridges market research, supplier engagement, negotiation, and stakeholder collaboration to optimize procurement outcomes and mitigate supply-chain risks.
Key Responsibilities:
Research, identify, and pre-screen potential suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, and capacity
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service terms to secure the best total cost of ownership
Analyze and compare supplier proposals, leveraging spend data and market trends
Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives aligned to business goals
Monitor supplier performance via KPIs (on-time delivery, quality metrics) and manage corrective actions
Coordinate with internal teams (Finance, Operations, Quality, R&D) to forecast needs and refine specifications
Prepare and present sourcing reports and dashboards to procurement leadership
Implement continuous improvement in sourcing processes and risk-management practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Finance, Operations) on sourcing projects and process improvements
Facilitate communication on material run out plans between multiple departments.
Serve as an escalation point between material buyers and Senior Sourcing Manager
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
2+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply-chain roles
Proven negotiation track record and contract-management skills
Strong analytical capability: able to interpret data and perform cost analyses
Hands-on experience with procurement or ERP systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle)
Core Skills
Market research and supplier evaluation techniques
Advanced proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SQL or BI tools is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication for stakeholder alignment
Detail-oriented organization and project-management abilities
Strategic mindset with a focus on cost reduction and value creation
Risk assessment and compliance awareness (e.g., anti-corruption, import/export regulations)
Preferred Certifications & Extras
Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CPP, CPIM)
Experience with spend-analytics platforms (Tableau, Power BI)
Knowledge of sustainable and ethical sourcing frameworks
Familiarity with supplier-diversity initiatives and digital procurement trends
Soft Skills & Culture Fit
Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments
Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Proactive problem solver with continuous-improvement drive
High integrity and strong vendor-relationship management
Physical and Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone.
Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.
Potential for exposure to chemicals, heights, loud noises, mechanical equipment, wet environments, and other potential hazards exist.
Safety Statement:
At TRILLIANT and HORSESHOE, safety is every employee's first responsibility. We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.
Disclosures:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, executing responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and reporting food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager.
Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage Company are Drug Free Workplaces. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage participate in the E-Verify process.
EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at HR@trilliantfood.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Trilliant Food and Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The principles of the OECD and UN have been taken into consideration and used as guidance in our human rights practices and procedures.
