Global Food Supply Chain Specialist

OSI; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Full benefits package

Job summary

OSI in Warrenville, IL is seeking a procurement professional to source vendors, manage contracts, and improve supplier performance within a cross-functional team. The role emphasizes risk management, new supply sourcing, and collaboration with key customers during product development.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience, strong problem-solving and relationship-building skills, and a BA/BS or equivalent. Travel up to 10% and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Basic understanding of food ingredient supply chain and their impact on organization needs.
• Basic understanding of the food manufacturing process and the role of supply chain within that process.
• Ability to build effective relationships with individuals at all levels of the internal organization and external vendors and customers.
• Ability to influence and persuade where no direct authority exists.
• Ability to present information and proposals to an audience.

Responsibilities

• Identify qualifying vendors and make recommendations to management within established criteria.
• Engage with customers during product development phase or when issues arise as subject matter expert with regards to ingredient supply.
• Work directly with key customer(s) to manage new supply sourcing, risk management, and continuous improvement projects.
• Review vendor contracts to ensure that contracts meet established organization standards; referring new or varied contracts for further legal review.

Skills

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Communication/presentation

Persuasion without authority

Audience advocacy

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Job description

OSI in Warrenville, IL is seeking a procurement professional to source vendors, manage contracts, and improve supplier performance within a cross-functional team. The role emphasizes risk management, new supply sourcing, and collaboration with key customers during product development.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience, strong problem-solving and relationship-building skills, and a BA/BS or equivalent. Travel up to 10% and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.