Global Imports Sourcing Specialist

Conexus Food Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Career development

Job summary

Conexus Food Solutions is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support the Corporate Category Manager in sourcing and managing key imports. You will analyze market trends, build supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and help ensure supply chain stability.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, plus a background in food imports. Onsite work in Chicago with travel to supplier sites and DCs as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in supply chain, business, agriculture, food science, economics, or related field.
• 1+ year of sourcing/procurement/imports experience in food industry preferred.
• Experience with PO management and coordinating drop shipments.
• Strong knowledge of MRP and replenishment processes.
• Analytical mindset with data and market indices (e.g., Urner Barry, USDA, CME).
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient with Excel, ERP, and procurement software.
• Will travel to supplier sites and DCs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist development and execution of sourcing strategies for major import categories.
• Issue and manage purchase orders across multiple imports and customer segments.
• Coordinate with the supply chain replenishment team to ensure timely fulfillment of demand via drop shipments to DCs and outside customers.
• Support demand planning and inventory optimization through understanding of MRP and replenishment.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to drive value, service, and innovation.
• Monitor imports and industry trends to inform buying decisions and risk management.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements to ensure cost competitiveness and security of supply.
• Collaborate with DC operations, sales, and finance to align procurement with needs.
• Track and report KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, and inventory turns.
• Maintain documentation including contracts, specs, supplier scorecards, and procurement records.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Supply chain

PO management

MRP knowledge

Data analysis

Negotiation

ERP familiarity

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Agriculture, Food Science, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Conexus Food Solutions is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support the Corporate Category Manager in sourcing and managing key imports. You will analyze market trends, build supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and help ensure supply chain stability.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, plus a background in food imports. Onsite work in Chicago with travel to supplier sites and DCs as needed.