Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Work Schedule & Location

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexible hours available, e.g., 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid

  • Minimum of 3 days onsite per week (based on business needs)

Position Overview

The Sourcing Analyst supports Sourcing Managers in executing regional sourcing initiatives and site-specific plans aligned with the Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan. This role contributes to the development and execution of competitive commodity and category strategies that reduce total cost, improve supplier performance, and optimize working capital. The ideal candidate can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance with company policies and U.S. export/import regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Compliance Support

• Prepare and submit compliance packages for contract amendments and approvals

• Draft, negotiate, and execute Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

• Execute credit memos and draft contract amendments using the contract management system

• Review contract amendments for accuracy and completeness prior to signature

• Create and submit compliance packages, including:

  • Extended Terms Requests (ETRs)

  • Supplier scorecards

  • Fair and Reasonable Price Justifications (FRPJs)

  • SAP updates (e.g., minimum order quantities, price validation, contract/VMI validation)

Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Manage RFQs and RFIs, including data transfer via AECS or other approved systems

• Facilitate supplier transitions and management changes using Compass or similar systems

• Support business units with sourcing needs for projects and initiatives

• Develop and support sourcing strategies such as:

  • Sole-source elimination

  • E-sourcing

  • Value engineering

  • High-growth region sourcing

• Lead supplier selection and performance management activities

• Initiate Should Cost Estimates (SCEs) and analyze CID and BAA content

• Resolve PO and Supplier Portal issues and submit required corrections

Data & Systems Management

• Pull and distribute drawings for RFQ packages

• Manage vendor and material master data changes

• Validate part demand and historical receipts

• Upload documents to contract management tools

• Pull platform and supplier details from designated systems

Collaboration & Process Support

• Partner closely with internal sourcing teams, business stakeholders, and procurement functions

• Support Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Accounting, Financial Analysis, or Pricing Analysis

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

• Experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Project Management

• Strong analytical, execution, and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean methodologies

• Knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems, e-sourcing platforms, RFQ tools, and project management tools

• Professional certifications in Project Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Contract Management

• Bachelor's degree

U.S. Person Requirement

Due to U.S. export control laws, candidates must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or individual with protected status such as asylum or refugee status).

Prescreening Questions

(Please include both the question and the candidate's answer at the top of the resume)

1. What experience do you have working with contract management systems or drafting NDAs and contract amendments? Which tools or platforms have you used?

2. Have you developed or contributed to a sourcing strategy involving e-sourcing, sole-source elimination, or value engineering? What was the outcome?

3. Describe your experience using SAP or other ERP systems to support procurement or supplier management processes.