Sourcing Specialist

About the Role At BrandNu, a Caldic Company, our strength lies in inspiring solutions to address our customer’s challenges in the pharmaceutical market. Our parent, Caldic, is a distribution solutions partner of specialty chemicals and ingredients unlocking value in life science and material sciences. We drive innovation in the food, personal care, pharma, and industrial markets. Job Details Title: Sourcing Specialist Location: Meriden, Connecticut Work Arrangement: Hybrid Key Responsibilities Perform supply market analyses and use sourcing tools to identify suppliers with capabilities that meet business needs Support the RFx process, contract negotiations, and ensure contract deliverables are realized (e.g., SLAs, savings) Monitor and ensure compliance with agreements, internal policies, and procedures Invoice and AP reconciliation Assist in quality issue resolution, SCAR follow-up Manage day‑to‑day supplier interactions, negotiations, and escalation requirements Create, review, and approve purchase orders within the workflow for category spend under management and within authorized approval limits Work within requirements, draft, and handle workflow for scopes of work covering commercial terms Track contract expiry dates and alert the sourcing manager and stakeholders for existing contracts Support the Supplier Relationship Management initiatives, including coordinating governance meetings, creating scorecards, reviewing performance metrics, reporting action items, and tracking resolutions Skills Results oriented Attention to detail Proficient in Microsoft Office Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate effectively across departments Customer focus Relationship building Negotiation skills Ability to manage multiple priorities Continuous improvement mindset Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred 3–5 years of experience in Procurement or Compliance Knowledge of ERP systems Experience in market research to analyze markets, identify trends, and new opportunities for cost reduction Pharma experience preferred About Caldic At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets worldwide. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team. Benefits Comprehensive health and retirement benefits including medical, dental, health savings plan, vision, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, legal plan, 401(k) with company contributions, paid time off An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and more Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr