Strategic Sourcing Associate, Supply Chain

Ace Hardware Corporation; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous vacation

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation seeks an Associate Category Manager to drive strategic management of supply chain spend across indirect and capital categories in Oak Brook, IL. You will analyze data to identify savings, manage RFx events, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize sourcing decisions while strengthening supplier governance.

Responsibilities include developing negotiation strategies, communicating recommendations, and delivering value through the sourcing process with Resolve and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in relevant areas (Procurement, IT, Supply Chain, Marketing, Business Management, Operations, or Finance).
• 3–5 years of relevant sourcing/procurement experience.Required analytical, problem solving, organization and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders on supply chain and distribution-related sourcing initiatives.
• Lead RFx events, gather requirements, analyze results, and communicate recommendations to leadership.
• Support negotiation strategies and governance of spend with supplier relationships and governance teams.
• Develop clear project summaries, reports, and sourcing documentation; drive value delivery.
• Leverage data analytics and AI-enabled tools to improve research and sourcing efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement / Supply Chain / IT / Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

e-sourcing tools

Job description

Ace Hardware Corporation seeks an Associate Category Manager to drive strategic management of supply chain spend across indirect and capital categories in Oak Brook, IL. You will analyze data to identify savings, manage RFx events, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize sourcing decisions while strengthening supplier governance.

Responsibilities include developing negotiation strategies, communicating recommendations, and delivering value through the sourcing process with Resolve and