Sourcing Specialist

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Supports strategic sourcing through supplier research, competitive bidding, commercial analysis, negotiations, and market intelligence. Focuses on supplier selection and commercial optimization before purchasing execution.

Key responsibilities include conducting supplier market research and identifying qualified suppliers, preparing and managing RFQs and RFPs, analyzing supplier quotations and total cost of ownership, developing bid evaluations and award recommendations, supporting supplier qualification and preferred supplier programs, assisting with negotiation of pricing, rebates, terms and blanket agreements, monitoring commodity markets and supplier risks, and transitioning awarded suppliers to Purchasing for execution.

Key performance indicators include cost savings, cost avoidance, spend under contract, preferred supplier utilization, RFQ cycle time, and supplier response rate.

Qualifications and skills include a bachelor's degree preferred, 3–5 years relevant experience, ERP/Procurement system experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.