Strategic Sourcing Lead (Hybrid)

Spectrum Brands; O'Fallon (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Brands is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to manage supplier relationships, source goods, and drive cost savings across a multi-million-dollar category. You will collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Marketing, Quality, and Customer Service to align supplier performance with business needs.

Responsibilities include supporting new product development, negotiating contracts, and maintaining supplier data in ERP systems like SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required (or Associate's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience).
• 2+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic: Manage supplier relationships to drive performance, quality, and innovation.
• Strategic: Oversee category spend, identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Strategic: Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and pricing strategies.
• Strategic: Support new product development with supplier readiness.
• Strategic: Onboard new suppliers to enhance capabilities.
• Strategic: Deliver annual cost savings targets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Organizational skills

MS Office

ERP proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

Associate’s degree + 5+ years relevant experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Spectrum Brands is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to manage supplier relationships, source goods, and drive cost savings across a multi-million-dollar category. You will collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Marketing, Quality, and Customer Service to align supplier performance with business needs.

Responsibilities include supporting new product development, negotiating contracts, and maintaining supplier data in ERP systems like SAP.