About Us
Anchor Industries has been a leader in high-quality outdoor frame and fabric products for more than 130 years. From semi-permanent structures and tents to shade structures and pool covers, we’re known for craftsmanship, innovation, and strong supplier partnerships. At Anchor, our technology supports our people. Guided by our values of Respect, Engage, Achievement through Learning, Courage, and Humility, we’re looking for an IT Systems Support team member who enjoys solving problems, helping others, and growing their IT skills.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Strategic Procurement Specialist to lead domestic and global sourcing efforts that reduce costs, improve supplier quality, and strengthen our supply chain. This role works closely with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing and Operations to find and qualify suppliers worldwide, including low-cost global suppliers and make smart, data-driven decisions that account for tariffs and total landed costs.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies to drive cost reduction.
- Identify, qualify, and onboard global and low-cost suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supply agreements.
- Analyze tariffs, freight, and global trade factors to guide sourcing decisions.
- Review engineering drawings and material specs (aluminum, steel, textiles, etc.) to match components with the right suppliers.
- Use knowledge of manufacturing methods (aluminum extrusion, steel weldments, machining, etc.) to group similar parts for volume leverage and better pricing.
- Partner with Engineering to explore design changes that improve manufacturability and reduce costs.
- Work with suppliers to ensure consistent quality, delivery, and reliability.
What We’re Looking For
- A bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related discipline is required.
- 5+ years of procurement or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience sourcing and managing global suppliers, especially in low-cost regions.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and material specifications.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as extrusion, welding, machining, and textile fabrication.
- Comfort using CAD models or CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) during supplier or engineering discussions.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- ERP/MRP experience and solid Excel/analytics abilities.
Why Join Anchor Industries?
- Competitive Benefits
- A culture that puts people first with servant leadership
- Lead high-impact, global sourcing initiatives with direct bottom-line results.
- Work alongside Engineering, Operations, and Quality to improve designs and strengthen our supply chain.
EOE M/F/D/V A/A
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.