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Our core competency is in performance-critical, specialty elastomer-coated metals that offer damping and seal-ability solutions in the automotive and gasket industries.\nCenter Rock Capital is a company where they see potential where others may not look; and as a team we can find the right solution to the right challenge.\nFor more information, visit centerrockcp.com or wamglobal.com.\nAbout the role\nWe’re looking for a Sourcing & Supply Chain Analyst to keep raw materials, components, and services flowing reliably and cost-effectively across our North America operations. Reporting to the Master Scheduling Product Manager, you’ll own material planning and inventory, hold suppliers accountable for on-time delivery, and turn supply chain data into clear recommendations for leadership. Our priorities follow SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost), and this role supports sourcing decisions in that order.\nThis is an on-site position located in Blacksburg, VA and is not eligible for remote work.\nWhat you'll do\nDrive supplier on-time delivery: monitor performance, escalate at-risk orders, and lead corrective actions with underperforming suppliers.\nManage vendors supporting development and new business projects, catching potential delays early so project timelines stay on track.\nBuild and maintain material plans based on demand signals, MRP requirements, and production schedules, working as one team with Production Planning and Scheduling.\nManage raw material inventory to value targets, review safety stock at least quarterly, and support disposition of slow-moving and obsolete materials.\nAnalyze spend by category, supplier, and site to find cost savings and consolidation opportunities.\nMonitor steel, elastomer, and chemical markets and assess pricing and supply impacts.\nTrack PPV, cost savings, and procurement KPIs, and prepare monthly reports and dashboards.\nProtect customer on-time delivery by ensuring material availability and communicating supply risks early.\nAssess single-source, geographic, and capacity risks and recommend mitigation plans.\nPartner with Quality on supplier qualification and with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost modeling.\nKeep ERP item, supplier, and pricing data accurate, and improve reports, tools, and processes across North America sites.\nSupport tariff, import/export, and trade compliance analysis for global suppliers.\nWhat You Bring\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field\n2-5 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, supply chain analysis, or procurement, preferably in manufacturing\nHands-on experience with material planning, inventory management, and MRP-driven planning\nAdvanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling)\nWorking knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, purchasing processes, and inventory control\nStrong analytical and financial skills, including total-cost-of-ownership analysis\nConfidence presenting data and recommendations to leadership, raising risks early, and influencing without authority\nPreferred\nExperience with steel, rubber/elastomers, or chemicals\nWarehousing experience\nPower BI or similar reporting tools\nAPICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP) or ISM (CPSM) certification\nKnowledge of automotive supplier quality requirements (IATF 16949)\nWork Environment\nThis is primarily an office-based role, with occasional visits to our manufacturing facilities, where PPE is required. Travel of up to 10-15%, domestic and international, is required for supplier visits and site support. 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