Sourcing Specialist

Socket.dev; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a proactive Sourcing professional to lead indirect materials strategy and supplier negotiations at its Cleveland headquarters. You will partner with the Sourcing Director to shape category plans, issue RFQs, and drive cost savings while ensuring supply continuity and compliance.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in sourcing or supply chain, strong communication skills, and hands-on experience with MS Office and COUPA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing, Supply Chain Management or other relevant specialization.
• 2+ years of sourcing, supply chain, or relevant business experience.
• Self-starter with ability to work with minimal direction in a fast-paced environment.
• PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• 4+ years in Sourcing/Supply Chain desirable.
• Experience with COUPA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies and plans for assigned categories.
• Develop, issue and analyze RFQs for assigned commodities.
• Communicate strategies, pricing, and market conditions to stakeholders.
• Support Business Units strategy and requirements.
• Identify and develop new suppliers.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials and services.
• Negotiate and implement sourcing agreements/contracts to improve supply and reduce risk.
• Forecast pricing for assigned categories for budgets and top management.
• Manage established pricing and resolve discrepancies.
• Negotiate and resolve supplier performance disputes with guidance.
• Develop written category strategies for assigned categories.
• Implement cost savings projects for assigned categories.
• Work with stakeholders to align strategy with total cost and assurance of supply.
• Ensure compliance with department policies and applicable laws.

Skills

Sourcing

Supply Chain

Communication

Microsoft Office

COUPA

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing, Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

COUPA

Job description

This position oversees the strategic sourcing and management process of indirect materials, services and supplies. Responsibilities may include developing sourcing strategies, 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 Director or a Senior Sourcing Specialist supporting more strategic, complex, or specialized categories.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• With direction from Sourcing Director, develop and implement sourcing strategies and plans for assigned categories consistent with global commodity team strategies and all applicable Business Unit business operating plans and objectives.
• Develop, issue and analyze RFQ’s for assigned commodities or those areas directed by Sourcing Director.
• Communicate to stakeholders sourcing strategies, pricing, and market conditions impacting supplies and services.
• Support Business Units strategy and requirements.
• Identify and develop new suppliers.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials and services.
• Work with Sourcing Director to negotiate and implement sourcing agreements/contracts which help to increase supply assurance, reduce risk and improve Sherwin-Williams’ competitive position in the market.
• Forecast pricing on assigned categories to provide top management with key information for determining future pricing and budgetary impacts.
• Management of established pricing (verification, resolution of discrepancies, etc.).
• With assistance from Sourcing Director, negotiate and resolve any claims or disputes concerning a supplier’s performance on categories managed.
• With assistance from Sourcing Director, develop written category strategies for assigned categories.
• Develop and implement cost savings projects and initiatives for assigned categories.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure strategy alignment with total cost and assured supply and service.
• Ensure compliance with department policies, procedures and applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

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 remote/ hybrid and will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing, Supply Chain Management or other relevant specialization.
• 2+ years of sourcing, supply chain, or relevant business experience.
• Must be a self-starter with an ability to work with minimal direction/supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• PC Skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Preferred:

• 4+ years successful Sourcing, Supply Chain or related experience is desirable.
• Track record of increasing responsibility with strong performance and focus on cost savings, contract negotiation and security of supply.
• Experience with COUPA

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
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

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.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.