Senior Sourcing Specialist

Sherwin-Williams; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams in Brecksville, OH seeks a strategic sourcing professional to drive supplier selection, negotiate contracts, and ensure uninterrupted supply of finished goods and co-manufacturing services. You will work with Marketing, R&D, and manufacturing teams to align category strategies with business goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; four+ years post-collegiate business experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, SharePoint, PP).
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication.
• Proven ability to analyze information from multiple systems and data sources.
• Self-starter with initiative in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories aligned with global plans.
• Issue and evaluate RFQs for finished goods and co-manufacturing services.
• Negotiate and implement sourcing agreements with contract manufacturers.
• Collaborate with Marketing on product portfolio strategy and launches.
• Manage pricing, disputes, and ensure uninterrupted supply across the network.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Procurement/Supply Chain degree (preferred)

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

This position oversees the strategic sourcing and management process of a category of moderately complex or specialized materials and supplies.Responsibilities may include developing and executing sourcing strategies, monitoring market movements, negotiating agreements, working with a broad base of business groups, and resolving issues with suppliers. Position may also work closely with the Sourcing Manager or Sourcing Director supporting more strategic, complex, or specialized categories.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies and execution plans for assigned finished goods and contract manufacturing categories, aligned with global category strategies and Business Unit operating plans and objectives
• Develop, issue, and evaluate RFQs for finished goods and co-manufacturing services for assigned Business Units or as directed by Sourcing leadership.
• Partner with Marketing to support product portfolio strategy, innovation launches, and customer requirements related to finished goods.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new contract manufacturers (tollers) to expand capabilities and capacity.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of finished goods across the network, including capacity planning and risk mitigation with tollers.
• Negotiate and implement sourcing agreements and contracts with contract manufacturers that strengthen supply assurance, optimize cost, and improve Sherwin-Williams’ competitive position in the market.
• Manage established pricing for finished goods and tolling arrangements, including verification, discrepancy resolution, and maintenance of pricing integrity.
• Negotiate and resolve claims, performance issues, and disputes with contract manufacturers related to quality, service, delivery, and cost for managed SKUs.
• Develop and maintain documented category strategies specific to finished goods and co-manufacturing.
• Develop and implement cost savings projects and initiatives for assigned SKUs
• Collaborate closely with R&D/Technical teams to align on specifications, qualifications, and total cost of ownership; work with contract manufacturers to ensure timely access to data, materials, and resources required for product commercialization and lifecycle support.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, including quality standards, contractual obligations, and applicable laws governing contract manufacturing and supply.

Travel Requirement: Up to 20%

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

This role is not hybrid and will be located at Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141.

This position is also eligible for a bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of four (4) years post-collegiate business experience
• Self-starter who operates effectively with limited direction in a fast-paced, often ambiguous environment; demonstrates persistence and ownership to drive issues to resolution.
• Proven track record of increasing responsibility and strong performance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint)
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple systems and data sources
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate beyond entry-level tasks, applying sound judgment and problem-solving in complex situations

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in a procurement specific field such as Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or Procurement/Purchasing.
• 6+ years of successful experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain, ideally with exposure to finished goods or contract manufacturing environments.
• Multi-Lingual

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

• Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
• Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
• Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world‑class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well‑being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin‑Williams employee.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

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