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Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Merchants Fleet · Hooksett, NH · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemotePurchasing$70k–$85k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings

for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use
  • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and

    for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Preserve all substantive info; remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, equal-opportunity, scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit heading followed by filler/placeholder text. Prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. We need to parse the posting. Key sections: - About the role (intro paragraph) - What You'll Do (responsibilities) - What Makes You Successful (maybe skills/qualities) - What You'll Bring (requirements/qualifications) - Preferred Qualifications (maybe part of qualifications) - Why Merchants? (benefits/culture) - Location and Salary Range (Pay, Schedule? Actually schedule not given; location given; salary range given) - Possibly Benefits: they mention benefits package, award-winning work environment, Great Companies to Work For list, 84% satisfaction, etc. Also mention "We invest in our people, encourage new ideas, empower employees...". So we can have Benefits section. - Pay: Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000 - Schedule: Not explicitly given; maybe hybrid/remote? They mention location: Merchants Fleet Headquarters- Hooksett, NH (Hybrid) or Remote. That's location, not schedule. No explicit schedule like full-time, part-time. So we should not create Schedule section unless posting actually states it. It does not. So omit. - Benefits: we have content: "We invest in our people, encourage new ideas, and empower employees to challenge the status quo. Here, you'll have the chance to influence important business decisions, build valuable partnerships, and advance your career in an environment where your contributions matter." Also "We know employees won’t stay if they’re not happy, which is why we provide a great benefits package on top of our award-winning work environment. In fact, we’ve just made the “Great Companies to Work For in NH” list for the 10th year and have a 84% employee satisfaction score (higher than the national average of 57%)." Also maybe mention "Total Rewards Employee Benefits Guide". So we can include Benefits section. - Qualifications: "What You'll Bring" includes required qualifications: 3-5+ years experience, strong analytical, organizational, communication, project management skills, experience evaluating supplier performance, pricing, market trends, sourcing opportunities, proven success managing supplier relationships and contracts, experience supporting or leading sourcing events, bid processes, supplier negotiations, strong business acumen, ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders, ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in fast-paced environment. - Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred, professional procurement or supply chain certification preferred, experience with supplier analytics, procurement reporting, performance measurement, experience with contract management and procurement technology platforms, exposure to automotive, fleet, transportation, or mobility industry preferred. We could combine Requirements and Qualifications sections? The instruction: use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to decide which headings to use based on content. We have About the role (intro). Responsibilities (What You'll Do). Requirements (maybe "What You'll Bring" as required qualifications). Qualifications (maybe Preferred Qualifications). Skills (maybe "What Makes You Successful" as skills/attributes). Benefits (Why Merchants? plus benefits package). Pay (Salary Range). Schedule: not present, so omit. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. We must use

    for section headings. Use
    • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and

      for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep details like specific tasks, etc. We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we need to cut out things like "One Team. All Heart. All Hustle." repeated, "Join Center Stage at Merchants Fleet: Explore More + Apply Today!", "Merchants Fleet® is the fastest-growing...". Also "AI Disclosure", "Before You Apply" maybe considered application instructions? The instruction says remove application instructions. The "Before You Apply" section includes location, remote, travel, work authorization, visa sponsorship. That's substantive info about location and eligibility; not exactly application instructions but could be considered part of job details. However "Before You Apply" is a heading in the original; but we are not to repeat job title as heading, but we can create our own headings. The content inside "Before You Apply" includes location, remote/hybrid, travel, work authorization. That's substantive. We should keep location and maybe note remote/hybrid, travel, work authorization. The visa sponsorship statement is also substantive (they cannot sponsor). So we keep that. We also need to remove duplicated lines: e.g., "One Team. All Heart. All Hustle." appears multiple times; we should keep only once maybe in intro? But we can keep it as part of the introductory prose? The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Duplicated lines are not substantive? They are repetitive; we can deduplicate but keep the info once. Probably okay to keep one instance. We also need to remove legal/EEO etc. At the end there is EEO statement; we should remove that. Now produce HTML fragment. Structure:

      About the role

      ... intro paragraph(s) ...

      Responsibilities

      • ... each duty ...

      Skills

      ... What Makes You Successful ... maybe as paragraph or list? Could be list of attributes. Use

      • for list.

        Requirements

        • ... required qualifications ...

        Qualifications

        • ... preferred qualifications ...

        Benefits

        ... benefits description ...

        Pay

        Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000

        We might also include Location under a separate heading? Not in list of allowed headings but could be part of About the role or maybe we can add a

        after Pay? The instruction says use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. It doesn't forbid other headings but says "use

        for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." That suggests we should limit to those headings. So we should embed location info somewhere else, maybe in About the role or Pay? Probably better to include location in a

        under About the role or maybe under Pay? But location is not pay. Could add a

        after About the role before Responsibilities: maybe a short paragraph about location and work arrangement. That is substantive and not a heading. We must not create a heading for location unless we have a specific heading like "Location" which is not in the list; better to avoid. Thus we will include location details in a paragraph after About the role. Now let's extract content. Intro: "One Team. All Heart. All Hustle. At Merchants Fleet, we believe exceptional results happen when talented people come together with a shared commitment to service, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our Heart & Hustle culture is built on collaboration, adaptability, integrity, and a relentless focus on delivering value for our clients and our business. We're looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist who is passionate about building strong supplier partnerships, driving efficiencies, and helping shape sourcing strategies that support business growth. If you're an analytical thinker, skilled negotiator, and collaborative problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you." We can keep that as About the role paragraph. Then maybe a short paragraph about location: "This position may be performed remotely within the United States or from our headquarters in Hooksett, New Hampshire, depending on business needs and candidate location. Periodic travel may be required for team meetings, supplier meetings, training, business reviews, and company events. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Merchants Fleet is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position." We'll put that as a

        after About the role. Now Responsibilities: list from "What You'll Do". Let's extract each bullet: - Manage the lifecycle of supplier agreements, including contract administration and ongoing supplier relationship management. - Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned suppliers and spend categories. - Conduct market research, evaluate industry trends, and identify opportunities to improve supplier performance and business value. - Lead and support competitive sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs. - Analyze supplier proposals, pricing structures, commercial terms, and total cost of ownership. - Support and lead supplier negotiations related to pricing, service levels, payment terms, delivery requirements, and contractual agreements. - Identify opportunities for cost savings, procurement optimization, process improvements, and value creation. - Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to support sourcing and contracting initiatives. - Track sourcing initiatives, supplier performance metrics, contract compliance, and savings outcomes. - Support the ongoing enhancement of procurement tools, reporting capabilities, and sourcing processes. We'll put each as

      • . Now Skills: from "What Makes You Successful At Merchants, successful team members bring both expertise and a commitment to our values." Then list: - You build trust through strong relationships and effective collaboration. - You use data and analytics to make informed decisions and uncover opportunities. - You approach challenges with curiosity, creativity, and a continuous improvement mindset. - You balance strategic thinking with strong execution and attention to detail. - You communicate effectively and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization. - You embrace change and thrive in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. We'll put as
        • . Now Requirements: from "What You'll Bring". List: - 3-5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, or a related field. - Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills. - Experience evaluating supplier performance, pricing, market trends, and sourcing opportunities. - Proven success managing supplier relationships and supplier contracts. - Experience supporting or leading sourcing events, bid processes, and supplier negotiations. - Strong business acumen and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment. We'll put as
          • . Now Qualifications (Preferred): list: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related discipline preferred. - Professional procurement or supply chain certification preferred. - Experience with supplier analytics, procurement reporting, and performance measurement. - Experience with contract management and procurement technology platforms. - Exposure to the automotive, fleet, transportation, or mobility industry preferred. We'll put as
            • . Now Benefits: from "Why Merchants?" and following paragraphs. Extract: - At Merchants Fleet, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing organization while working alongside talented colleagues who are passionate about innovation, service, and continuous improvement. - We invest in our people, encourage new ideas, and empower employees to challenge the status quo. - Here, you'll have the chance to influence important business decisions, build valuable partnerships, and advance your career in an environment where your contributions matter. - We know

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