Senior Sourcing Specialist

Strategic Sourcing Manager

This position oversees the strategic sourcing and management process of a category of moderately complex or specialized materials and supplies. Responsibilities may include developing and executing sourcing strategies, monitoring market movements, negotiating agreements, working with a broad base of business groups, and resolving issues with suppliers. Position may also work closely with the Sourcing Manager or Sourcing Director supporting more strategic, complex, or specialized categories.

Additional Information

20% Travel

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sourcing strategies and execution plans for assigned finished goods and contract manufacturing categories, aligned with global category strategies and Business Unit operating plans and objectives

Develop, issue, and evaluate RFQs for finished goods and co-manufacturing services for assigned Business Units or as directed by Sourcing leadership.

Partner with Marketing to support product portfolio strategy, innovation launches, and customer requirements related to finished goods.

Identify, qualify, and onboard new contract manufacturers (tollers) to expand capabilities and capacity.

Ensure uninterrupted supply of finished goods across the network, including capacity planning and risk mitigation with tollers.

Negotiate and implement sourcing agreements and contracts with contract manufacturers that strengthen supply assurance, optimize cost, and improve Sherwin-Williams' competitive position in the market.

Manage established pricing for finished goods and tolling arrangements, including verification, discrepancy resolution, and maintenance of pricing integrity.

Negotiate and resolve claims, performance issues, and disputes with contract manufacturers related to quality, service, delivery, and cost for managed SKUs.

Develop and maintain documented category strategies specific to finished goods and co-manufacturing.

Develop and implement cost savings projects and initiatives for assigned SKUs

Collaborate closely with R&D/Technical teams to align on specifications, qualifications, and total cost of ownership; work with contract manufacturers to ensure timely access to data, materials, and resources required for product commercialization and lifecycle support.

Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, including quality standards, contractual obligations, and applicable laws governing contract manufacturing and supply.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Must have four (4) years Procurement, Supply Chain, Marketing, Technical, Supply Chain, or Operations experience.
• Must have experience to solve complex problems or issues
• Must have proficient experience with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Access and Power Point

Preferred Qualification:

• Have a have Bachelor's degree or higher in business field
• Have Six (6) years of work experience with successful Procurement, Supply Chain, Marketing, Technical, Supply Chain, or Operations
• Have experience with being a self-starter with an ability to work with minimal direction/supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Have experience working with and influencing cross-functional teams and/or having experience in multiple functional areas
• Have experience with track record of increasing responsibility with strong performance and focus on cost savings and security of supply
• Have experience with being proficient with Oracle, QAD, Business Objects, Zycus, OBIEE, Tableau, or AOM
• Have experience with being Multi Lingual

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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