Sourcing Specialist

About the role

The Sourcing Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the strategic sourcing function by managing specific spend categories to drive cost savings, supplier performance, and value creation. This role supports internal departments in identifying procurement needs and aligns them with supplier capabilities and market opportunities to develop and execute effective category strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies based on market intelligence, supplier analysis, and internal stakeholder needs.
• Conduct spend analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities across assigned categories.
• Support sourcing events including RFPs, RFQs, and supplier evaluations, ensuring alignment with procurement policies and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies.
• Maintain category-specific dashboards and reports to track KPIs, savings, and supplier metrics.
• Assist in contract development, negotiation, and management for assigned categories.
• Stay informed on industry trends, pricing dynamics, and emerging suppliers to inform sourcing decisions.
• Support the implementation of sourcing tools and systems to improve data visibility and process efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to foster collaboration and long-term value.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with procurement and ERP systems (e.g., MS D365, Coupa, Oracle, SAP) is preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Knowledge of contract negotiation and supplier performance management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
• 5 – 7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management.
• Experience in a mid-to-large scale organization or matrixed environment preferred.

Skills

• Strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement analytics.
• Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Procurement and ERP systems (e.g., MS D365, Coupa, Oracle, SAP).
• Communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Contract negotiation and supplier performance management.

Benefits

Competitive compensation of $75,000 - $90,000 Depending on experience. Benefits offered include 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and more.

Pay

Competitive compensation of $75,000 - $90,000 Depending on experience.

Schedule

N/A