Pattison ID · 16 hours ago
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expPattison ID is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to develop and execute sourcing strategies for key raw materials and services. The role involves managing supplier relationships, driving cost savings, and collaborating across functions to support procurement governance and risk management.
Digital SignageManufacturingPrinting
Responsibilities
Develop and execute enterprise sourcing strategies for key raw materials, commodities, manufacturing services, and indirect spend categories
Lead tendering, cost analysis, negotiation, selection, and award processes for major goods and services across all Pattison ID locations
Manage assigned annual spend of >$150M, ensuring competitive pricing, supply continuity, and alignment with operational requirements
Conduct market intelligence, commodity price monitoring, risk assessments, and benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and innovation
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure consistent quality, service, delivery, and continuous improvement
Establish and monitor supplier KPIs including OTIF (On-Time, In-Full), quality performance, lead time adherence, and service levels
Partner with Quality and Operations to reduce non-conformances, manage corrective actions, and enhance supplier reliability
Support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs and supplier business reviews
Drive measurable cost savings, price optimization, and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements
Lead annual cost negotiations, cost variance management, and raw material price forecasting, including raw material price variance analysis
Develop spend analytics, cost-savings updates, and sourcing insights in weekly Operations and leadership forums
Partner with Finance on budgeting, inventory forecasts, and financial risk mitigation
Work closely with the BDI team to introduce new supplier partners, materials, and technologies that support customer projects, new product development, and emerging market opportunities
Collaborate with plant buyers to ensure alignment in supplier strategy, pricing, contracts, and purchasing execution
Participate in Operations Management meetings to present procurement KPIs, supply risks, and performance updates
Support value engineering and cost-out initiatives across business units
Work closely with Senior Director, Financial Planning & Operations Analytics to set lead time improvement & inventory reduction targets
Support the development and rollout of procurement policies, processes, and compliance standards
Ensure adherence to ISO, Quality Assurance, and sustainability requirements across all sourcing activities
Manage contract development, renewals, and compliance in coordination with internal stakeholders
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including single-source exposure, geopolitical risk, material scarcity, and logistics challenges
Verify compliance with business controls for purposes of external audit testing (KPMG)
Maintain and enhance procurement dashboards and reporting tools, leveraging Excel, Power BI, and ERP (Kinetic) to support decision-making
Champion digital procurement tools, AI-driven sourcing solutions, and automation opportunities to improve efficiency and visibility
Ensure data accuracy and integrity across procurement systems, analytics, and supplier records
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
5–7 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply management experience (manufacturing required)
Demonstrated success achieving cost reductions, improving gross margin, and managing category strategies
Experience in raw material sourcing, supplier performance management, and global sourcing
Strong analytical capability with proven success in KPI development and accurate spend reporting
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively without formal authority
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
Continuous improvement mindset with a commitment to operational excellence
Customer-focused approach and strong problem-solving abilities
Preferred
CPSM/CPSP certification completed or in progress
ERP experience (Kinetic an asset)
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI (an Asset), data visualization, and procurement analytics
Familiarity with AI-based procurement tools and modern digital sourcing platforms an asset
Benefits
Pattison ID supports continued education and will reimburse training toward procurement certifications relevant to this role (CPSM, CPSP, etc.).
Company
Pattison ID
Pattison ID designs and manufactures custom signage and branded environments for corporate and retail clients.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Business in Vancouver
2025-06-21
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