Gulf Coast Automation Group · 2 months ago
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Northbrook, IL, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$40/hr - $55/hr
2+ years expGulf Coast Automation Group is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead sourcing initiatives and manage supplier relationships in Northbrook, IL. The role focuses on ensuring cost, quality, and delivery value across assigned commodities while collaborating with internal clients and external suppliers.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage the strategic sourcing process, including supplier selection, service level agreements, contract review, and negotiations for assigned commodities
Lead supplier onboarding, system integration, market analysis, TCO usage, and RFQ/RFI activities
Act as the relationship manager for external suppliers, collaborating with internal clients to align needs and expectations
Maximize supplier relationships by managing expectations and building long-term value-driven partnerships
Serve as an industry and product expert for assigned commodities, keeping up to date with new products and materials
Manage the introduction of new items in an economically advantageous way for the organization
Maintain, re-evaluate, and expand reliable sources of supply, developing secondary sources to encourage competition
Partner with internal clients to leverage cost savings, enhance delivery, and improve quality
Qualification
Required
University Degree (Equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's degree) in Business Administration or related field
2 years of procurement experience
Proficiency in Excel, with expertise in analyzing spend data and performing market analysis
Demonstrated ability to lead high-value, medium-complexity sourcing teams
Detailed knowledge of sourcing and supplier management
Strong knowledge of purchasing principles, negotiating techniques, and business/contract law
Preferred
Oracle ERP system experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Gulf Coast Automation Group
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase