Sourcing Specialist

About the role

This position is responsible for sourcing services, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures and optimizes price, delivery, and terms. This position can sit in Kansas City, MO, Upper Sandusky, OH or Claypool IN.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Define sourcing strategies for local/regional simple categories.
• Executes sourcing strategies locally following the global defined strategies.
• Lead the sourcing activities on purchasing services, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures and optimizes price, delivery, and terms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors.
• Responsible on supplier performance review and feedback to vendors.
• Contract management and negotiation of sourcing categories.
• Provide market intelligence analysis and accurate data to stakeholders.
• Collaborate and maintain close communication with users and critical stakeholders like maintenance, production and engineering departments to understand their needs and provide timely procurement solutions.
• Utilize SAP and Ariba for procurement processes, including sourcing, contracts, invoicing, and supplier management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and best practices in procurement.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high standards of quality and service.

Experience

• Basic qualification: High School Education.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, specifically in sourcing for industrial facilities.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of purchasing processes and workflows.
• Proficiency in SAP and Ariba.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and best practices.
• Experience working with maintenance and engineering departments.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic and critical thinking skills.
• Results driven.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to read, interpret and administer contract specifications within the Procurement process.
• Ability to continuously improve in a team environment, working with Finance, Industry, Compliance and other relevant areas and other departments involved in the Source to Pay process.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision with solid decision making skills related to the sourcing of Materials and Services with consideration given to Total Cost of Ownership.

Additional Information

• Equipment Used: Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, fax.
• Working Conditions: Primarily climate-controlled office environment. Requires travel to Company field locations, subject to requirements and management guidance. Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or to respond to emergencies.

Employee Supervision

No supervisory responsibility.

Decision Making/Accountability

Confident, autonomous self-starter. Comfortable performing multifunctional tasks while achieving desired results. Attentive to details and organized. Energetic, enthusiastic, responsible and positive, regardless of obstacles. Strong work ethics, a blend of hustle, process capability, and problem solving. Persuasive and tactful with vendors/employees while performing required functions and attaining company goals.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401k with Company Match.
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles).

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.