Strategic Sourcing Lead: Cut Costs, Boost Resilience

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EnviroLogix, located in Portland, Maine, is seeking a Supply Chain Lead to drive sourcing strategies that cut costs, optimize supplier relationships, and bolster supply chain resilience across multiple sites. You will partner cross-functionally to align sourcing with business goals and manage inventory turns.

The role requires a proactive project manager with strong negotiation, analytics, and ERP/Excel proficiency, plus experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; 5+ years experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain operations.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills with a track record of cost savings and supplier management.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., diagnostics, biotech, pharma) preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, component re-sourcing, and value engineering.
• Analyze spend data to identify savings opportunities and drive total cost of ownership improvements.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and service agreements in partnership with Accounts Payable and Finance teams.
• Work with finance and operations leaders to understand targets for inventory turns and create action plans to achieve target monthly inventory turns.
• Hold suppliers accountable to quality, delivery, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure supplier qualification and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Lead supplier business reviews and corrective action plans when needed.
• Evaluate and optimize sourcing strategies to reduce lead times and increase supply chain robustness.
• Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing options to mitigate supply disruptions and market volatility.
• Monitor market trends and supplier capacity to proactively adjust sourcing strategies.
• Model financial impacts of sourcing related changes like price increases, tariffs, and freight costs and alternative options.

Skills

Strong negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

5+ years experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain operations

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

EnviroLogix, located in Portland, Maine, is seeking a Supply Chain Lead to drive sourcing strategies that cut costs, optimize supplier relationships, and bolster supply chain resilience across multiple sites. You will partner cross-functionally to align sourcing with business goals and manage inventory turns.

The role requires a proactive project manager with strong negotiation, analytics, and ERP/Excel proficiency, plus experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.