Strategic Sourcing Specialist
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LGG INDUSTRIAL
LGG INDUSTRIAL is a solutionsdriven national distributor of hoses gaskets and conveyor products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in various industrial segments to improve their operations and reduce their total cost of ownership. With locations across the United States and Canada we aim to deliver consistent service and support across North America.
We desire to create an employeecentric place to work a place where you can develop your skills and grow as a professional. We provide training and advancement opportunities to build a career and lifework integration to keep you at your best. Our philosophy is that the success of our business is directly dependent upon the health and safety of our associates. We focus on maintaining a safe work environment and strive to achieve zero injuries through our safetyfirst culture. For more information please visit www.lggindustrial
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Role Profile
Position: Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Job Location: Pittsburgh PA
Operating Business: LGG Industrial
Job Type: FullTime
Status: Exempt
Summary of the Role: We are looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Sourcing Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in identifying evaluating and onboarding suppliers and partners to meet our organizations procurement needs. This position requires a blend of analytical skills market knowledge and negotiation expertise to optimize our sourcing strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supplier Management: Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure alignment with business goals and to foster collaboration.
- Market Analysis: Conduct indepth market research to identify new sourcing opportunities and trends that can drive cost savings and efficiency.
- Sourcing Strategy: Lead the development and of sourcing strategies that align with organizational objectives and compliance requirements.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure favorable pricing quality and service levels.
- Risk Assessment: Evaluate potential risks associated with suppliers and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
- Collaboration: Work closely with crossfunctional teams including finance operations and quality assurance to ensure sourcing decisions support overall business strategies.
- Performance Evaluation: Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement initiatives as needed ensuring compliance with agreedupon metrics.
- Reporting: Prepare and present sourcing reports and analyses to senior management highlighting opportunities for improvement and cost savings.
- Purchase Orders: Places and tracks purchase orders ensuring on time delivery from our vending partners.
Skills and Abilities:
- Highly functional Excel skills.
- Outstanding quantitative and data analysis skills and interpretation abilities.
- Experience utilizing ERP systems to drive reporting and analytics.
- Strong project management and process improvement skills.
- Problem solving experience in reducing total costs and improving processes
- Continuous Improvement experience
- Ability to lead multifunction crossfunctional teams
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in supply chain management Business or related field preferred but not required. Will accept high school diploma with 57 years of experience in lieu of degree..
- Minimum 6 years of experience in sourcing procurement or supply chain management with a focus on strategic sourcing.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience with contract management.
- Proficiency in data analysis and familiarity with procurement software and tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
Total Rewards
- Competitive compensation plan
- Health Benefits: medical dental vision short term and longterm disability
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is our policy to employ qualified persons without regard for race creed color national origin nationality ancestry age sex marital or domestic partnership status sexual orientation or disability. Individuals are considered for employment promotion or training solely on their ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
