Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic leadership and development for a team of buyers and planners, driving excellence in daily operations while advancing long‑term process optimization and performance improvements
• Own MRP planning activities, including order management, reschedules, and exception handling
• Maintain and improve key planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, lot sizes)
• Reduce stockouts, excess inventory, and expediting through better planning discipline
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to drive cost savings and supplier performance
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, MOQs, and payment terms
• Manage supplier relationships and performance (OTD, quality, responsiveness)
• Partner with operations, engineering, and finance to align supply with business needs
• Identify risks, solve problems quickly, and implement long‑term fixes—not just firefighting

• 5–8+ years in manufacturing, purchasing, planning, or supply chain
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Epicor, Oracle, etc.)
• Solid understanding of inventory planning (min/max, reorder points, service levels)
• Proven ability to negotiate and drive cost savings
• Experience improving inventory performance and supply reliability
• Strong analytical skills (Excel proficiency required)
• Ability to communicate clearly and work cross‑functionally

• Fewer shortages and last‑minute expedites
• Healthier inventory levels and improved turns
• Measurable cost savings and better supplier performance
• More stable, predictable planning and execution

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings/Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Life & Supplemental Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Team Events

Please note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Hansen provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.