Overview
GCG Automation & Factory Solutions (https://automation.gogcg.com/) is currently seeking a Supply Chain Sourcing Specialist to join our growing Supply Chain team!
In this fast-paced, high-impact role, you'll support GCG's Automation & Factory Solutions business by driving rapid, accurate sourcing and pricing in support of our sales, customer service, and purchasing teams. You'll be responsible for soliciting and validating supplier quotes, ensuring pricing accuracy, and maintaining clean, reliable data within our ERP system (Epicor Prophet21). This role plays a critical part in meeting aggressive service level agreements and delivering a responsive, high-quality customer experience.
You'll work cross-functionally with Customer Service and Purchasing, build strong supplier relationships, and take ownership of quote follow-through from request to resolution. If you thrive in a high-volume environment where urgency, accountability, and attention to detail matter, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact every day.
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement to allow for frequent in person collaboration with our purchasing and customer service teams. When in office, this position will report to our facility located at 2119 Austin Ave. Rochester Hills, MI 48309.
What You'll Do
Review and analyze customer requirements to prepare accurate supplier requests for quotes
Rapidly source products from approved and alternative suppliers to meet quoting service level agreements
Obtain, validate, and document competitive pricing and lead times for Customer Service and Purchasing teams
Partner closely with Purchasing to ensure quoted pricing aligns with supplier agreements, terms, and cost objectives
Resolve order discrepancies, delays, and quality issues promptly and effectively
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support rapid response and reliable sourcing
Maintain accuracy and timeliness of data entry within ERP systems, including part setup, pricing, and ongoing data maintenance
Create and manage part numbers and pricing for new and quoted items, ensuring data integrity and consistency
Support document control processes, including vendor onboarding records, country of origin documentation, and customer onboarding materials
Monitor exception-based reporting (e.g., aged orders), investigate root causes, and drive timely resolution
Provide feedback to management on supplier performance, pricing trends, and cost-reduction opportunities
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within sourcing and procurement processes
Demonstrate consistent follow-up and responsiveness to supplier and internal inquiries
Perform other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring
Required:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree
4+ years of experience in sourcing, quoting, or supply chain operations
Hands-on experience working within an ERP system (required)
Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and follow-through in a deadline-driven environment
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and compliance
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
Proficiency in Excel and related business applications
Preferred:
Experience with Epicor Prophet 21 (P21)
Experience supporting high-volume quoting or transactional sourcing environments
Travel Expectations
Less than 10% travel, primarily for occasional supplier visits
What We Offer
Competitive base salary and annual bonus based on company and individual performance
Comprehensive health coverage with multiple plan options (CDHP and PPO)
Company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, and supplemental insurance options
Generous time off including PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and compassionate care leave
Wellness and support programs including EAP resources, wellness incentives, and telehealth
Additional benefits such as dental and vision coverage, FSAs/HSAs with company contributions, pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection
A people-first culture that values employees as our most important asset and supports long-term growth and development
Our Use of AI in Recruiting
At GCG, we use AI technology to assist with interviews by automating note-taking, allowing our hiring teams to focus fully on the conversation. This technology supports efficiency and accuracy in capturing candidate insights during interviews but is not used to evaluate resumes. All resume reviews and candidate assessments are conducted directly by our corporate recruiting team and hiring managers to ensure a thoughtful, human-centered hiring process.
About GCG Automation & Factory Solutions
GCG Automation & Factory Solutions is dedicated to advancing automation and factory solutions across key verticals in North America. With a comprehensive product and service offering spanning the full automation value chain, we partner with customers to deliver efficient, high-quality solutions tailored to their specific needs. Our strength lies in our deep technical expertise, specialized product knowledge, and commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience built on responsiveness, reliability, and personalized service.
GCG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Job Locations US-MI-Rochester Hills
ID 2026-2036
Category Purchasing
Position Type Regular Full-Time
