Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Overview Cooperative Careers: Strategic Sourcing Specialist Growing, processing, and delivering food around the world requires many different types of heavy machines. Choosing what equipment is needed and where to get it from is the job of a Strategic Sourcing Specialist. This career mixes office work and social skills with on-site technical skills, like operating massive cranes to ensure the food supply chain is moving ahead smoothly and efficiently. Meet Ahmad Ahmad grew up in the bustling steel and concrete city of New Orleans and never thought that he’d one day make a career in agriculture. Eleven years later, he’s deciding what equipment is needed for what ag jobs and where and how to get it. Comfortable in offices, conference rooms, loading docks, and behind the wheel of a loader, every day presents an exciting new challenge for Ahmad. High School | Grades: 9–12 2:45 Strategic Sourcing Specialists identify problems and pain points before they pop up and make sure the necessary equipment is purchased and ready for use. They oversee improvements in equipment infrastructure, processes, and training. Career Activity for Strategic Sourcing Specialist High School | Grades: 9–12 2:45 “Now that I’m in agriculture, I see how important it is. We feed the world.” Ahmad Clofer Strategic Sourcing Specialist Additional Careers to explore Get a look inside the day-to-day duties of co-op professionals and inspire the next generation of agriculture innovators with these career profiles. Flour Production Manager Filling Bags and Fulfilling Orders Flour Production Managers keep facilities producing enough high-quality flour to meet demand and ensure all shipments go out on time. Master Electricians at CHS keep facilities and offices working and producing food for consumers from coast to coast. #J-18808-Ljbffr