Sourcing Specialist Indirect

Location:

East St Louis, IL, US

Category:
Manufacturing & Engineering Jobs

• Salary range: $80k to $100k. Starting wage will depend on knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Monday to Friday - 8:00 a to 5:00 p.
• Must be able to work overtime when it’s needed.
• Benefits: 401(k)/matching contributions, vacation, and insurance (medical, dental, vision, life and disability), annual bonus plan.

We are looking for a high performer who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team. As a Sourcing Specialist Indirect, you will be responsible for MRO, Capex, plant services, working to provide assistance and support in the day-to-day tasks. The role involves developing and implementing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing while maintaining high-quality standards.

• Drive the optimization of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by providing the assigned production site(s) with sufficient reliable and compliant sources of supply, with competitive prices and on-spec deliveries (including Capital Equipment and Services).
• Draft and execute sourcing strategies (supplier selection, negotiation and contract definition) for assigned categories of indirect goods and services (Including Capital) for the region, developing knowledge of internal needs and external factors - Liaise with peers for deployment of those strategies at regional, and local level.
• Develop/Maintain savings plan, (improvement) targets and monitor suppliers performance for assigned site(s).
• Work in close co-operation with respective key stakeholders, e.g., site management, engineering, SHE, peers etc.
• Act as primary contact towards key suppliers, develop strong partnerships with these suppliers for assigned market share within the region and for suppliers aligned with assigned plant sites. Ensure supplier performance against agreed upon key performance metrics is reviewed and action plans for continuous improvement are defined.
• Travel to assigned plant sites on a quarterly basis for meetings with plant personnel and suppliers.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Indirect Sourcing/Procurement.
• SAP experience is strongly preferred.
• CPSM or CPSD Certifications a plus.
• Availability to travel 10% of the time.

Bachelor’s degree (or 5+ years’ of relevant experience) in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or in related field.

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