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Shorr Packaging Corp. · 4 hours ago

Category Sourcing Specialist

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

Shorr Packaging Corp. is an employee-owned company seeking a Category Sourcing Specialist. This role involves managing and sourcing assigned product categories, vendor activities, and ensuring operational compliance while supporting procurement and inventory teams.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manages all aspects of product & supplier management including financials, relationships, product selection, negotiation and deal closure including ability to effectively run RFQs/RFPs

Ability to quickly source items based on Sales Representative needs

Manages the integrity of all item database information for both initial setup and maintenance

Manages detailed projects in assigned categories within the organization

Becomes an authority within product categories and offers information and light training to other individuals

Process annual business reviews with top assigned suppliers to include rebate contracts, payment terms and partnership

Hold current and new Suppliers accountable to Shorr’s Supplier Compliance Guide

Support the Procurement Operations Team for item content

Work with Inventory Team on proper inventory buying parameters settings and reorder points

Working within Salesforce software environment sourcing, quoting and processing quotes

Ownership of Shorr’s private label program on items that fall within assigned categories

Product expert for assigned product categories and market conditions

Some travel is necessary – 20% of time

Full involvement of Shorr’s return procedures

Qualification

Sourcing experienceVendor managementNegotiation skillsSalesforce proficiencyMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsProblem solvingAttention to detailCommunication skills