Strategic Sourcing Category Specialist

Cintas Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match/ ESOP

Company-Paid Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Cintas Corporation in Chicago, IL is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Specialist to support sourcing leaders with supplier prospecting, relationship building, and program setup. The role involves RFQ/RFP execution, policy compliance, and supplier qualification for internal or contracted manufacturing and distribution.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and proficiency with Microsoft Office; preferred experience includes 2 years in supply chain or garment sectors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and intranet/internet.

Responsibilities

• Assist Strategic Sourcing Leaders with prospecting, relationship building, and program setup with suppliers.
• Execute and administer RFQ and RFP processes in accordance with policies to provide cost-effective products and schedules.
• Support Category Managers in supplier qualification for internal or contracted manufacturing and distribution.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

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Title: Strategic Sourcing Category Specialist

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60638

Requisition Number: 233290

Job Description

Cintas is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Specialist to assist Strategic Sourcing Leaders with prospecting, relationship buildingand program setup with suppliers in order to uphold Cintas' value propositions. Responsibilitiesinclude executingand administering RFQ and RFP processes with suppliers in accordance with government, corporate and division policies in order to provide product consistent with, or better than, the cost and scheduler needs of Cintas; supporting Category Managers in qualifying suppliers of Cintas products either for internal or contracted manufacturing or sourced for distribution to Cintas' customers; working within the requirements of the development process and calendar of development.

Skills/Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma/GED
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and intranet/internet

Preferred

• 2 years' supply chain and/or garment experience

Benefits Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.

Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation A reasonable estimate of base salary for this role ranges between $59,400 - $75,900/Year. The range takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business and organization needs. Please note, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decision are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each decision.

Company Information Cintascorporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.

Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.

This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.

Job Category: Supply Chain
Organization: Global Supply Chain
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift

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Nearest Major Market: Chicago
Job Segment: Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Supply, Pre-Sales, RFP, Operations, Sales