Strategic Sourcing Lead — Cost Savings & Supplier Excellence

Talentify; Dublin (OH); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

Talentify in Dublin, OH is seeking a Strategic Sourcing professional to own supplier strategy, drive cost optimization, and lead cross-functional sourcing programs.

In this hybrid role, you will manage complex supplier portfolios, negotiate contracts, and target annual savings while collaborating with engineering, operations, and finance teams. This position offers visibility across the organization and opportunities to mentor junior procurement staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 2+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, engineering, quality, sales, or a related discipline.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into business recommendations.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned supplier portfolios and product categories.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, market conditions, manufacturing processes, and commercial opportunities.
• Lead supplier selection activities for new product development and business expansion initiatives.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships focused on collaboration, accountability, and long-term value.
• Lead commercial negotiations involving pricing, contracts, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability through strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships.
• Develop cost targets and sourcing recommendations supported by market research and business data.
• Deliver annual savings and continuous improvement objectives.
• Monitor industry trends, market pricing, emerging technologies, and supplier landscape developments.
• Analyze supplier performance and business metrics to support strategic decision-making.
• Present recommendations and sourcing strategies to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Manage multiple sourcing initiatives and product development programs simultaneously.
• Coordinate activities across procurement, engineering, operations, quality, and finance teams.
• Drive project milestones, issue resolution, and stakeholder alignment.
• Support business-critical projects focused on efficiency, supplier diversity, and operational excellence.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to early-career procurement professionals.
• Share best practices and support team development initiatives.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative problem-solving.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Communication & stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering/Operations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Talentify in Dublin, OH is seeking a Strategic Sourcing professional to own supplier strategy, drive cost optimization, and lead cross-functional sourcing programs.

In this hybrid role, you will manage complex supplier portfolios, negotiate contracts, and target annual savings while collaborating with engineering, operations, and finance teams. This position offers visibility across the organization and opportunities to mentor junior procurement staff.