Strategic Sourcing Lead: Raw Materials & Services

Cambrex - Charles City; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrex - Charles City is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to lead strategic sourcing across multiple spend categories, including raw materials, services and equipment, with a focus on cost reductions and expanding approved supplier options.

The role collaborates with Materials Director, Project Managers and development teams to source and price new materials and services for ongoing and new product development efforts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business management or related field. High school diploma required; Bachelor degree beneficial.
• Three or more years of experience in materials management or new project management involving procuring new raw materials.
• Experience negotiating pricing, contracts or other services.

Responsibilities

• Source materials, services for existing and new supply chain opportunities.
• Identify multiple sources for key raw materials
• Working with vendors, secure samples and formal price quotes for purchasing consideration.
• Working with Materials Director, negotiate material pricing for new and existing materials or services.
• Working with Project Managers and Chemical Development staff, source/price new raw materials and other services needed to support new product development efforts.
• Work with the Buyer and act as back-up for buyer in their absence.
• Host vendor visits and meetings.

Skills

Sourcing

Vendor negotiation

Materials management

Project management

Pricing

Education

Associate degree in business management or related field

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree beneficial

Job description

Cambrex - Charles City is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to lead strategic sourcing across multiple spend categories, including raw materials, services and equipment, with a focus on cost reductions and expanding approved supplier options.

The role collaborates with Materials Director, Project Managers and development teams to source and price new materials and services for ongoing and new product development efforts.