Senior Supply Chain Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Owns all SKUs, suppliers, spend, and performance outcomes within assigned commodities
• Defines and executes commodity strategies aligned with company objectives
• Led decisions related to product mix, supplier strategy, and supply continuity
• Acts as the single point of accountability for commodity performance
• Drives long-term value creation across cost, service, and supply continuity
• Influences decisions beyond functional boundaries

STRATEGIC SOURCING & COST MANAGEMENT

• Develops and executes comprehensive sourcing strategies
• Led complex supplier negotiations (pricing, terms, freight, rebates)
• Drives cost reduction, value engineering, and total cost optimization
• Applies deep understanding of supplier cost drivers and market dynamics

INVENTORY & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

• Owns inventory performance and working capital outcomes
• Defines stocking strategies aligned with demand and financial objectives
• Ensures supply continuity through risk mitigation and planning
• Pairs with planning functions while retaining outcome accountability

SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

• Leads supplier performance management strategy and reviews
• Establishes and manages supplier KPIs (OTIF, lead time, quality)
• Builts and maintains strategic supplier partnerships
• Positions the company as a preferred customer

MARKET & ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE

• Maintains expert-level understanding of commodity markets and supply/demand dynamics
• Applies BLS/PPI insights and cost drivers to strategic decisions
• Monitors and anticipates market trends, risks, and opportunities

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Partners with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Data teams to align strategies
• Influences pricing, product mix, and customer value decisions
• Led supply-side input into Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP)

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT / FORCE MULTIPLIER

• Leads high-impact value creation initiatives across cost, service, and efficiency
• Drives adoption of best practices, tools, and supply chain processes
• Mentors and develops Buyer I and Buyer II team members

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s required (Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related field)
• Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and value creation
• Minimum of 7-10+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or category management or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong leadership, analytical and decision-making capabilities
• Experience using an automated purchasing, ERP or inventory management systems to effectively collaborate with senior leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with senior leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and value creation efforts
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, market trends, and financial impacts to drive decision-making
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office with strong proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, data modeling, analysis)
• Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and inventory planning concepts, including their impact on service levels and working capital
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to anticipate risks and develop proactive solutions
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional decisions and align stakeholders to achieve business objectives
• Ability to balance cost, service, and working capital considerations to optimize overall performance
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including mentoring, coaching, and developing team members
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and business operating software purchasing systems
• Attends work regularly and promptly
• May be required to work overtime, and occasional weekends