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Sourcing Specialist

Life Fitness

Life Fitness

Operations
Rosemont, IL, USA
USD 90,500-132,200 / year
Posted on Jun 11, 2025

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.

About the Opportunity:

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we’re not just building equipment—we’re building healthier lives. As a global leader in fitness innovation, we’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented Sourcing Specialist to help power the next generation of high-performance products. If you’re ready to raise the bar, play as one team, and inspire healthier living through impactful sourcing, we want to hear from you.

📍 Hybrid | Based out of our Global Support Center in Rosemont, IL (Tu–Th in-office, M/F remote) #LI-Hybrid

As a Sourcing Specialist, you will:

  • Develop and execute a strategic sourcing plan for electronics commodities (PCBAs, cables, harnesses, and related components) across all Life Fitness manufacturing sites

  • Support New Product Development (NPD) and ensure sourcing milestones align with project timelines

  • Select and manage suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance

  • Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering to engage preferred suppliers early in the design phase

  • Negotiate supplier quotes and agreements to meet cost and budget goals

  • Oversee sourcing deliverables throughout the LF PACE product development process

  • Consolidate supply base across sites to maximize leverage and efficiency

  • Drive supplier improvements in cost, quality, and performance

  • Lead or support other project-related initiatives as needed

What we are looking for in our Sourcing Specialist:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field

  • 3+ years’ experience in Purchasing or Sourcing with strong project management background

  • Proven experience supporting NPD/NPI processes

  • Familiarity with electronic components including wire/cable harnesses, power cords, switches, filters, PCB assemblies, and rapid prototyping

  • Understanding of PPAP, quality qualification processes, and Lean Six Sigma principles

  • Proficiency in cost analysis and strategic negotiation

  • Experience in a global manufacturing environment

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

At Life Fitness:

  • We think customer first – Your work helps us design smarter, faster, more innovative solutions.
  • We play as one team – Collaboration is our competitive advantage.
  • We raise the bar on fitness innovation – Pioneering isn’t easy, but it’s worth it.
  • We persevere and get it done – From sourcing to shipping, every detail counts.
  • We inspire each other to live healthier lives – That starts with a workplace that prioritizes your well-being.

Are you ready to make an impact where performance meets purpose? Apply now and let’s move the world—together.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $90,500 - $132,200 annually.The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Rosemont, IL and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s annual Manager Incentive Plan to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of bonus varies based on company and individual performance goals and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Want to take the next step in your career?

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through “@lifefitness.com” or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or “lifefitness@myworkday.com” for U.S. opportunities.

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.