Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Steffes; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401K Match

Flexible Spending Account

PTO

Holidays & Personal Days

Disability Insurance

Military Leave

Education Assistance

Paternity Leave

Jury Duty Leave

Virtual Physical Therapy Program

Job summary

Steffes in Dickinson, ND is seeking a procurement professional to manage and improve raw material spend within designated commodities. You will source and negotiate cost and terms, onboard suppliers, and work with the Strategic Sourcing Manager to mitigate risks.

The role focuses on reducing costs, improving delivery and quality, onboarding suppliers, and collaborating across departments to meet strategic goals. This position requires hands-on supplier management and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
• Bachelor's degree in Related Field.

Responsibilities

• Locates, selects, and onboards New and/or Alternate Suppliers to provide best cost of raw materials and acceptable lead time while also reducing risk and/or enhancing quality.
• Manages raw material spend within designated commodities. Identifies and executes projects to improve Net Material Inflation (NMI).
• Negotiates with Suppliers and secures bids for raw materials and supplies.
• Manages the processing and set up of new purchase parts including the obtainment of First Article Inspections.
• Monitors and approves pricing changes with suppliers, obtains additional market rates when necessary.
• Assist other departments in the development of product specifications and substitute materials.
• Reduces overall costs of materials while improving safety, quality, and delivery.
• Manages time effectively, strives to contain costs and reduce waste, and finds ways to optimize resources.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement of processes.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
• Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook/Email

Job description

Steffes in Dickinson, ND is seeking a procurement professional to manage and improve raw material spend within designated commodities. You will source and negotiate cost and terms, onboard suppliers, and work with the Strategic Sourcing Manager to mitigate risks.

The role focuses on reducing costs, improving delivery and quality, onboarding suppliers, and collaborating across departments to meet strategic goals. This position requires hands-on supplier management and process improvement.