Tempest is a leading provider of network infrastructure equipment and services to major telecom carriers and network operators throughout North America. Our offerings include a wide variety of equipment, services, logistics, and repair solutions.  

Tempest is seeking a highly motivated, self-starting professional who has the desire to work in a fast-paced environment in a new and exciting role. As a Sourcing Specialist, you will support one of our top sales teams by owning both the day-to-day sourcing requests as well as strategic sourcing projects.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with Sales Team on organizing and managing monthly supply demand reports, various available equipment reports, and sales & repair history that is to be used for planning purposes and proactive stocking strategies
• Analyzing historical sales data to identify trends and common themes for more informed sales efforts
• Researching data that will support sales efforts for expansion with new products
• Building, developing, and maintaining supplier vendor relationships
• Sending and managing purchase orders to vendors
• Managing team inventory
• Obtaining quotes from suppliers and doing a comparative analysis
• Suggesting inventory optimization strategies
• Creating a more efficient, focused sourcing process to save costs, maximize profitability and support new sales

• Extreme ownership and cradle-to-grave project management

• Ensuring reports and databases are up to date and accurate

Required Skills:

• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Analytical and detail oriented
• Research and negotiation skills
• Time management capabilities
• Supply Chain and Logistics experience or business degree a plus
• MUST be fully vaccinated

Location: Santa Barbara, CA – position is preferably on-site, however, hybrid can be discussed

Compensation: $25.00 – $28.00 per hour + variable incentive

Competitive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, supplemental plans, LTD, 401k and match, Flexible PTO