Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Learntastic; Remote; MYR 263,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online education platform is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to develop sourcing initiatives and manage supplier contracts. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years' experience in strategic sourcing within a manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong negotiation skills and be able to work cross-functionally. The position is global and remote, requiring fluency in English with at least 3 hours of overlap with U.S. Central Time.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in strategic sourcing in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management experience.
• Fluency in English (B2 level minimum on CEFR scale) required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives aligned with company objectives.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers for pricing and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with Purchasing Managers to optimize inventory.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

LearnTastic is a fast-growing online education platform providing accredited continuing-education and compliance courses for professionals across industries—from healthcare and construction to HR and education. With more than 1,000 courses and over a million learners served, LearnTastic is redefining accessible, self-paced learning. Our mission is to make professional development simple, engaging, and impactful—anytime, anywhere.

We're looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our team.

Key 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

Desired Qualifications

• 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
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CPM (preferred)

Work Environment + Language Requirements

• Global remote position
• Requires at least 3 hours of overlap with U.S. Central Time each day
• Minimal or no travel
• Fluency in the English language; written and verbal proficiency (B2 level minimum on CEFR scale)
• Reports to a U.S.-based Procurement Leadership