Sourcing Specialist - Hybrid

Division Information The Home & Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide®, Hot Shot®, Cutter®, Repel®, Black Flag®, Garden Safe®, EcoLogic® and Liquid Fence®. Job Summary The Sourcing Specialist supports business objectives by managing supplier relationships, sourcing goods and services, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and innovation. This role partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Planning, Marketing, Quality, and Customer Service to ensure supplier performance aligns with organizational needs. Key responsibilities include supporting new product development, driving cost improvement initiatives, and enhancing existing products. The Sourcing Specialist uses data analysis, market insights, and supplier collaboration to develop and execute effective sourcing strategies. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Strategic Responsibilities (60%) Manage and develop supplier relationships to drive performance, quality, and innovationOversee category spend exceeding $15M and identify cost optimization opportunitiesLead supplier selection processes, contract negotiations, and pricing strategiesSupport new product development by ensuring supplier readiness and adherence to timelinesIdentify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to enhance capabilities and competitivenessDeliver annual cost savings targets (e.g., ≥3% year-over-year reduction) Tactical Responsibilities (40%) Maintain supplier and pricing data within ERP systems (e.g., SAP)Process price updates, new item setup, source list management, and supplier master dataPartner with Accounts Payable and suppliers to resolve invoice discrepanciesCoordinate payments and support working capital objectives, including payment term improvementsTrack and manage contract renewals and expiration timelinesCollaborate with Quality to address supplier non-conformance and performance issuesSupport sourcing events, including RFQs and RFIsPartner with Planning to ensure supply continuity and production requirements are metMaintain sourcing documentation, reporting, and internal systems (e.g., SharePoint, supplier databases)Prepare reports, analyses, and presentations for leadership reviewPerform other duties as assigned Education and Experience Profile Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required (or Associate’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience)2+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) preferredRole not eligible for sponsorship Required Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsDetail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in data managementEffective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to collaborate effectively in cross-functional team environmentsProcess improvement mindset with a focus on continuous improvementStrong organizational and prioritization skillsProficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Work Environment This is a hybrid work schedule which includes working from home on Monday and Friday and working on-site in our Earth City Corporate Office Tuesday through Thursday. Up to 10% travel required for supplier visits, relationship management, and sourcing initiatives Working conditions are normal for an office environment. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.