Senior Strategic Sourcing & Sustainability Lead

Cabka Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cabka Group in St. Louis, MO is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to drive sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships from our manufacturing operations. You will manage contracts, negotiate terms, and optimize costs to ensure reliable supply and quality across the organization.

This role requires strong stakeholder collaboration with Operations, Engineering and Finance, along with hands-on ERP experience and a proactive approach to procurement challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Strong procurement knowledge including cost drivers and total cost of ownership.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and technical procurement requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Quality, Finance and Engineering.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP, and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies, identify and qualify suppliers, and analyze markets, costs and supply risks.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships; negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms and lead times.
• Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives and support procurement efficiency.
• Ensure reliable material availability, manage supply risks and optimize inventory and safety stock.
• Lead procurement for CAPEX, MRO and technical services including negotiations.
• Manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders and ensure procurement data accuracy in SAP/ERP.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and ensure compliance with policies and strategies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Finance and Engineering to improve processes.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

ERP systems (SAP)

Excel

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

Job description

Cabka Group in St. Louis, MO is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to drive sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships from our manufacturing operations. You will manage contracts, negotiate terms, and optimize costs to ensure reliable supply and quality across the organization.

This role requires strong stakeholder collaboration with Operations, Engineering and Finance, along with hands-on ERP experience and a proactive approach to procurement challenges.