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Group O · 3 hours ago

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Milan, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$20/hr - $24/hr

Group O is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to optimize supply chain operations. This role involves identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers while ensuring quality, cost, and delivery requirements are met.

LogisticsManufacturingTransportation

Responsibilities

Create and implement sourcing strategies that align with Group O goals and drive cost savings, quality improvements, and supply chain efficiency

Identify potential suppliers, conduct thorough evaluations, and select suppliers based on criteria such as cost, quality, reliability, and sustainability

Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers and manage contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks

Set up and maintain product pricing and terms including, set up items, suppliers, maintaining contracted supplier costs, and sell process in the Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP)

Create purchasing quotes along with creating sales quotes for new and current customers

Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address potential supply chain disruptions and ensure continuity of supply

Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including procurement, operations, quality assurance, and finance, to ensure alignment and successful execution of sourcing strategies

Managing regulatory compliance documentation

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupplier relationship managementNegotiation skillsSupply chain managementSourcing software proficiencyAnalytical skillsMarket research skillsSustainability knowledgeProject managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsFlexibility