Strategic Sourcing Specialist***Spécialiste, approvisionnements stratégiques
Core
Manage and optimize indirect spend categories (professional services, IT, MRO) across North America through spend analysis, supplier management, and strategic negotiations.
Role type
Senior IC strategic sourcing specialist (indirect procurement)
Builds
Cost reduction initiatives, supplier agreements, and procurement action plans for plants and distribution centers
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (plastic piping systems) + Indirect Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Spend analysis, strategic negotiation, supplier relationship management, market research, cost reduction planning, data analytics (Excel/Pivot Tables), vendor development
Preferred skills
SAP proficiency, Vendor Managed Inventory implementation, SCMP designation
Responsibilities
Oversee sourcing for indirect categories, negotiate agreements for goods and services, maintain supplier business reviews, monitor single sourcing risks, develop new vendors, execute Purchasing Action Plans, set up and report Indirect Procurement KPIs, conduct market research and benchmarking
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC