Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Group O
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Milan • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $20 - $24 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Create and implement sourcing strategies that align with Group O goals and drive cost savings, quality improvements, and supply chain efficiency.
- Identify potential suppliers, conduct thorough evaluations, and select suppliers based on criteria such as cost, quality, reliability, and sustainability.
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers and manage contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
- Set up and maintain product pricing and terms including, set up items, suppliers, maintaining contracted supplier costs, and sell process in the Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP)
- Create purchasing quotes along with creating sales quotes for new and current customers.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address potential supply chain disruptions and ensure continuity of supply.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including procurement, operations, quality assurance, and finance, to ensure alignment and successful execution of sourcing strategies.
- Managing regulatory compliance documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
- Excellent analytical and market research skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Flexibility in daily hours worked based on workloads.
- Knowledge of sustainability practices in supply chain management
- Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management.
- Proficiency in sourcing and procurement software and tools.
- Ability to sit for an extended period.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10.5 Paid Holidays
- Career Development Opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
strategic sourcingprocurementsupply chain managementcontract managementrisk mitigationmarket researchsupplier evaluationproduct pricingcost analysissustainability practices
Soft skills
analytical skillsproject managementorganizational skillscommunication skillspeople skillsrelationship buildingnegotiation skillsflexibility
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain managementBachelor’s degree in Business Administration