Learntastic · 6 days ago
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expLearntastic is a fast-growing online education platform providing accredited continuing-education and compliance courses for professionals across industries. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will develop and execute sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with quality standards while supporting the supply chain process.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develops and executes strategic sourcing initiatives and category plans aligned with company objectives
Leads sourcing activities for raw materials and external suppliers in support of the New Product Development (NPD) process, partnering with Engineering and Sales
Manages assigned sourcing projects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of materials and supplier deliverables
Negotiates with suppliers on pricing, quality, delivery, specifications, lead times, and minimum order quantities to improve overall value
Builds, maintains, and strengthens long-term relationships with key suppliers
Negotiates and manages supplier contracts to protect company requirements and maximize commercial benefit
Identifies, evaluates, and implements new suppliers to generate cost savings and improve supply resilience
Maintains working knowledge of raw material procurement requirements across all manufacturing plants
Leads or supports supplier evaluations, audits, and performance reviews to ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and customer requirements
Assists the VP of Supply Chain with ad-hoc and formalized sourcing, cost-reduction, and supply chain improvement projects
Collaborates with Purchasing Managers to analyze raw materials and finished goods in support of inventory optimization, improved turns, and cash flow management
Maintains knowledge of all applicable contracts, major site service agreements, systems contracts, and major leases
Interprets and applies applicable quality standards and customer-specific requirements related to supply chain processes
Maintains awareness of regional supplier markets, cost drivers, and market influences
Understands product plans, product life cycles, and their impact on sourcing strategies
Evaluates sourcing projects using appropriate purchasing and financial concepts
Analyzes market conditions, capacity, and delivery trends to assess current and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports
Performs all duties in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills
Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Sales
Knowledge of raw materials sourcing and supplier qualification processes
Experience supporting new product development initiatives
Familiarity with supplier audits, quality standards, and regulatory compliance
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data analysis tools
Fluency in the English language; written and verbal proficiency (B2 level minimum on CEFR scale)
Preferred
Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CPM
Company
Learntastic
Effective learning underpins all social growth.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase