Strategic Commodity Sourcing Lead - Global Supply & Savings

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont is seeking an experienced Senior Global Sourcing Specialist to develop category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure supply continuity across North American manufacturing. You will lead RFQ/RFP processes, negotiate terms, and drive cost reductions.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, and Product Management; travel up to 40% domestically and internationally; require 5+ years in strategic sourcing, and APICS/CPSM/CSCP or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business, Engineering, or Materials Science.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, commodity management, procurement, or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience sourcing direct materials in industrial manufacturing.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and spend analysis tools.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%.
• APICS CPSM CPM CSCP or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Lead supplier selection, RFQ, RFP, and sourcing activities.
• Lead commercial negotiations: pricing, contracts, terms, INCOTERMS, capacity, service agreements.
• Drive productivity and cost savings using ERP, spend analytics and BI tools.
• Build strategic supplier relationships and monitor financial and operational health.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, and Product Management.
• Report on cost savings, supplier performance, and project status.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Cost Reduction

ERP Systems

Spend Analysis

Project Management

Market Analysis

Contract Management

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

APICS CPSM CPM CSCP MBA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

BI Tools

Spend Analytics Tools

Job description

Valmont is seeking an experienced Senior Global Sourcing Specialist to develop category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure supply continuity across North American manufacturing. You will lead RFQ/RFP processes, negotiate terms, and drive cost reductions.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, and Product Management; travel up to 40% domestically and internationally; require 5+ years in strategic sourcing, and APICS/CPSM/CSCP or