Sourcing Specialist Business Process Lead

Insight Global; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gas turbine company in San Diego, CA is seeking a Sourcing Specialist Business Process Lead to enhance supply chain processes. This role involves managing procurement initiatives, improving efficiency through strategic sourcing, and leading project management efforts. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in sourcing within a manufacturing context and strong skills in process implementation. A Master's degree and certification in APICS/ASCM are preferred for applicants.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience creating and implementing processes, training in the supply chain.
• 5+ years of experience acting as a project manager within the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate integration between procurement and facility support teams.
• Identify, define, and implement supply chain solutions.
• Build internal and external partnerships for sourcing opportunities.

Skills

Sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment

Creating and implementing processes

Project management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Risk assessment

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Title

Sourcing Specialist Business Process Lead

Overview

A gas turbine company is looking for a Sourcing Specialist Business Process Lead to join their team. This person will play a strategic role within the Supply Chain and Logistics function. They will be creating and implementing processes and training for the entire supply chain organization.

Base pay

$120,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Strategic Supply Chain Support: Facilitates integration between procurement and facility support teams to ensure supply chain excellence.


• Process Improvement: Identifies, defines, and implements supply chain solutions to improve performance and efficiency.


• Cross-functional Collaboration: Builds internal and external partnerships to explore sourcing opportunities and best practices.


• Risk Assessment & Business Proposals: Evaluates the soundness of sourcing strategies and assesses associated risks.


• Benchmarking & Metrics: Investigates industry standards to develop optimal supply chains and improve supplier performance.


• Data Analysis: Uses data to prioritize cost-effective supply chain improvements, inventory utilization, and business partnerships.


• Planning (Tactical & Strategic): Contributes to short-term and long-term planning aligned with business goals.


• Decision Making & Critical Thinking: Applies analytical skills to make informed sourcing decisions.


• Project Management: Manages initiatives that enhance procurement processes and supplier relationships.


• Negotiation & Leadership: Leads negotiations with suppliers and drives change across teams.

Required skills and experience

• 7-10 years of sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment


• 5+ years of experience creating and implementing processes, training within the supply chain


• 5+ years of experience acting as a project manager within the supply chain


• Familiar with strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and risk assessment.

Nice to have skills and experience

• Master's Degree


• APICS/ASCM certified


• PMP

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development, Management, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy

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