Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Role Overview

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with Annual Operating Plans and long-term business objectives
• Drive sourcing strategies that support business growth, innovation, and new program introductions
• Lead category planning through spend analysis, benchmarking, and market intelligence
• Manage procurement across: HR services (recruitment, benefits, training)
• Travel & expense (TMCs, airlines, hotels)
• Finance services (consulting, audit, outsourcing)
• Marketing (agencies, media, digital services)
• Communications (PR, branding, internal comms)
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost structures to identify value opportunities
• Lead supplier selection, RFIs/RFQs, negotiations, and contract execution
• Build strong relationships with key supplier leadership teams
• Monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure quality, cost, and service delivery
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and achieve lowest total cost of ownership
• Improve working capital through: Payment term negotiations
• Payment cycle optimization
• Demand and contract optimization
• Identify and eliminate sole/single-source risks
• Partner with HR, Finance, Marketing, Communications, Legal, and Operations teams
• Ensure alignment with internal stakeholders and business priorities
• Support site-level and enterprise-wide procurement initiatives
• Support procurement escalations, reporting, and reconciliation activities
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements (including import/export where applicable)
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma principles

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 4+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing
• English proficient
• Experience sourcing corporate services (HR, Travel, Marketing, Finance, Communications)
• Experience working in cross-functional or site-based teams
• Project management experience
• Contract management experience
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), eSourcing tools, and procurement platforms
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, PMP, CSCP, Six Sigma)
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Experience leading supplier negotiations and managing complex contracts
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Master’s Degree (MBA or related field preferred)

Tech Stack

• ERP
• PMP

Benefits

• YOU MUST HAVE:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 4+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing
• English proficient
• Experience sourcing corporate services (HR, Travel, Marketing, Finance, Communications)
• Experience working in cross-functional or site-based teams
• Project management experience
• Contract management experience
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), eSourcing tools, and procurement platforms

WE VALUE:

• Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, PMP, CSCP, Six Sigma)
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Experience leading supplier negotiations and managing complex contracts
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Master’s Degree (MBA or related field preferred)