Sourcing Specialist

job summary:
Join Our Client, a global supply chain leader! We need a Sourcing Specialist with a Bachelor's degree and procurement experience to drive strategic sourcing, manage key supplier relationships, and execute cost-saving initiatives.

 
location: Columbus, Indiana
job type: Contract
salary: $23.28 - 32.59 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Execute strategic sourcing tactics and conduct market, price, and supply chain cost analyses to optimize purchasing processes.
• Monitor project milestone tracking, address project delays, and establish recovery plans to ensure on-time execution across initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and the PMO to finalize approvals and validate cost-saving models.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, maintain compliance standards, and ensure end-to-end supply chain continuity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers while monitoring performance and capacity to mitigate operational risks.

qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

Proven experience managing procurement or supply chain projects and leading complex sourcing initiatives.

Demonstrated expertise negotiating supplier agreements and executing strategic commodity plans.

skills:
Coordinate,leadership,Independently,Collaboration,Business Administration,optimization strategies,Contract Management,Contract Administration,Cost Analysis,cost modeling,Data Accuracy,delivery performance,forecasts,Governance,tariff,Finance,financial,purchasing process,compliance standards,Leadership & Coaching,Supplier Management,Supplier Relationship Management,market analysis,coaching,influencing,modeling,Negotiation,Negotiate,negotiating,contract negotiations,operational risk,out sourcing,Procurement,Procurement & Sourcing,product development,product lifecycle,New Product Introduction,Milestone Tracking,Project Management,project ownership,Project Management Office,Project governance,risk mitigation,Strategic Sourcing,Sourcing Strategy,commodity strategies,end-to-end supply chain,supply chain,Supply Chain Management,technical reviews,Tooling,supplier relationships

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.