Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Core
Execute sourcing strategies to build supplier relationships, negotiate costs, and develop new supply chains to improve efficiency and profitability for a food and beverage technology company.
Role type
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Builds
New supply chains and supplier agreements for facility operations
Domain
Manufacturing / Food & Beverage Technology
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract management, cost reduction, operational buying, supply chain risk mitigation, SOP development
Preferred skills
High mix/low volume category management, complex inventory management (40K+ part numbers), machine building/OEM component sourcing
Technologies
ERP systems, sourcing software, contract management tools
Responsibilities
Act as liaison between Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Suppliers; Drive cost reduction initiatives; Lead supplier negotiations; Manage contracts; Develop sourcing strategies; Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams for new product sourcing; Deliver measurable savings and mitigate supply chain risk.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC