Strategic Sourcing Category Specialist

Title: Strategic Sourcing Category Specialist Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60638 Requisition Number: 233290 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Specialist to assist Strategic Sourcing Leaders with prospecting, relationship buildingand program setup with suppliers in order to uphold Cintas' value propositions. Responsibilitiesinclude executingand administering RFQ and RFP processes with suppliers in accordance with government, corporate and division policies in order to provide product consistent with, or better than, the cost and scheduler needs of Cintas; supporting Category Managers in qualifying suppliers of Cintas products either for internal or contracted manufacturing or sourced for distribution to Cintas' customers; working within the requirements of the development process and calendar of development. Skills/Qualifications Required High School Diploma/GED Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and intranet/internet Preferred 2 years' supply chain and/or garment experience Benefits Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost. Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy: Competitive Pay 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid Paid Time Off and Holidays Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities Compensation A reasonable estimate of base salary for this role ranges between $59,400 - $75,900/Year. The range takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business and organization needs. Please note, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decision are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each decision. Company Information Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers' facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index. Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law. This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days. Job Category: Supply Chain Organization: Global Supply Chain Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full Time Shift: 1st Shift Nearest Major Market: Chicago Job Segment: Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Supply, RFP, Pre-Sales, Operations, Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr Cintas Corporation