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Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Full-time

Prequel Solutions

Location: Cary, IL | Full-Time | 100% Onsite

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Benefits

Prequel Solutions is recruiting for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist with an established, fast-growing manufacturing company in the Cary, IL area.

This is a hands-on role focused on developing supplier relationships, improving sourcing strategies and ensuring the availability of critical materials and components to support manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, evaluate and develop new suppliers for manufactured components and materials.
  • Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, lead times, quality and delivery.
  • Develop alternative and secondary suppliers to reduce supply chain risks.
  • Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements in cost, quality and reliability.
  • Partner with engineering, manufacturing and purchasing teams to address sourcing challenges.
  • Support day-to-day purchasing activities as needed.

Ideal Background

  • Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or supplier development within a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated success negotiating with suppliers and developing new sources.
  • Experience sourcing machined components, metals or engineered materials is a plus.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving and supplier relationship management skills.

What We Offer

Competitive salary, health insurance, retirement benefits and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing manufacturing organization.

This position is fully onsite in Cary, IL. Candidates should live within a reasonable daily commuting distance.

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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