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About the role
- Strategic Sourcing Specialist developing sourcing strategies to optimize supply chain operations at Group O. Responsible for supplier management, negotiations, and compliance within procurement processes.
Responsibilities
- Create and implement sourcing strategies that align with Group O goals and drive cost savings, quality improvements, and supply chain efficiency.
- Identify potential suppliers, conduct thorough evaluations, and select suppliers based on criteria such as cost, quality, reliability, and sustainability.
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers and manage contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
- Set up and maintain product pricing and terms including, set up items, suppliers, maintaining contracted supplier costs, and sell process in the Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP)
- Create purchasing quotes along with creating sales quotes for new and current customers.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address potential supply chain disruptions and ensure continuity of supply.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including procurement, operations, quality assurance, and finance, to ensure alignment and successful execution of sourcing strategies.
- Managing regulatory compliance documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
- Excellent analytical and market research skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Flexibility in daily hours worked based on workloads.
- Knowledge of sustainability practices in supply chain management
- Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management.
- Proficiency in sourcing and procurement software and tools.
- Ability to sit for an extended period.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10.5 Paid Holidays
- Career Development Opportunities
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