Strategic Sourcing Specialist
About the Role
When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way. As a member of the Strategic Sourcing team, you will be helping Trex develop category strategy, create bid packages, analyze proposal and market data to ensure the best value for purchased materials and services.
Responsibilities
- Put safety first – Always!
- Lead and foster our “people first” culture.
- Learn, develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned areas of spend.
- Research, identify and qualify best value sources of supply using market data and cost modeling for existing products and new product development.
- Effectively communicate category knowledge, updates, recommendations and supplier performance.
- Identify, escalate and resolve areas of risk to ensure continuity of supply.
- Develop ideation and deliver annual cost savings initiatives.
- Demonstrate strong negotiation and contracting skills that build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in business or related field is required.
- Institute of Supply Management certification is a plus.
- Zero-to-three years of supply chain, sourcing or procurement experience is required.
- Relevant work or military service will be considered.
Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Proficient in sourcing methodology
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Contract Management
- Relationship Management
- Adaptability
- Endless Curiosity
Pay
Base Salary Range: $66,000 - $80,000. This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual/sales bonus, in addition to the base salary.
Benefits
- Time Off: Paid holidays and paid vacation.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options with a generous share of the cost covered by Trex. Earn lower rates through our wellness program.
- 401(k) With Company Match: Dollar-for-dollar match on retirement savings.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Partial coverage for degree programs.
- Training and Education: Dozens of online and on-site options to boost performance.
- Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
- Employee Discount Program: Discounts on Trex products.
Who We Are
Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes. Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values: Innovate with Purpose, Obsess over the Customer, Own the Outcome, Operate with Excellence, Win Together.
Career Advancement
At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise – enhancing your career, your team, and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.