Strategic Sourcing Specialist
hace 4 días
Knoxville
Job Description Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Category Management • 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., • 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. Cost Management & Margin Improvement • 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., • 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., • 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. 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., • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field., • 5–7 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply management experience (manufacturing required)., • CPSM/CPSP certification completed or in progress (preferred)., • ERP experience (Kinetic an asset)., • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI (an Asset), data visualization, and procurement analytics., • 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., • Chief Financial Officer, • Senior Director, Financial Planning & Operations Analytics, • Procurement Manager & Plant Buyers, • Business Development & Innovation (BDI), • Operations & Quality, • Finance, • Strategic suppliers and manufacturing partners, • Customers (RFP support) Pattison ID supports continued education and will reimburse training toward procurement certifications relevant to this role (CPSM, CPSP, etc.).