Hybrid Sourcing Specialist: Supplier Strategy & Cost Savings

Spectrum Brands, Inc; Belleville (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Brands, Inc. is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to manage supplier relationships, source goods and services, and identify cost-saving opportunities. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Planning, Marketing, Quality, and Customer Service to align supplier performance with business needs.

Responsibilities include driving cost improvements, supporting new product development, and maintaining ERP data. The role involves a hybrid schedule with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred.
• Role not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop supplier relationships to drive performance, quality, and innovation.
• Oversee category spend exceeding $15M and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Lead supplier selection processes, contract negotiations, and pricing strategies.
• Support new product development by ensuring supplier readiness and adherence to timelines.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to enhance capabilities and competitiveness.
• Deliver annual cost savings targets (e.g., ≥3% year-over-year reduction).
• Maintain supplier and pricing data within ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Process price updates, new item setup, source list management, and supplier master data.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data management

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Process improvement

Organization skills

ERP & MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Associate’s degree + 5+ years experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Spectrum Brands, Inc. is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to manage supplier relationships, source goods and services, and identify cost-saving opportunities. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Planning, Marketing, Quality, and Customer Service to align supplier performance with business needs.

Responsibilities include driving cost improvements, supporting new product development, and maintaining ERP data. The role involves a hybrid schedule with travel up to 10%.