Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Veritiv Corp; Sandy Springs (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Veritiv Corp in Sandy Springs, GA, is seeking a Category Sourcing Specialist for a hybrid role. You will manage sourcing requests, negotiate cost reductions, and align with product management strategy to drive efficiency. Training and new tools development are part of the responsibilities.

Responsibilities include supplier selection, cost savings delivery, collaboration with sales, and maintaining supplier performance data. Strong communication, analytics and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in sourcing, negotiation and supplier management.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate cost solutions within product categories to support go-to-market strategy.
• Deliver cost savings by negotiating with suppliers and promoting preferred vendors.
• Collaborate with sales to confirm customer applications and technical specs.
• Identify and engage preferred suppliers meeting technical needs; research new suppliers as needed.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and provide performance insights.
• Provide alternative product solutions in competitive scenarios.
• Coordinate with Product Management to align sourcing activities and data sharing.
• Conduct category research and communicate benefits to Veritiv.
• Support onboarding of new category strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain knowledge of inventory replenishment systems and sourcing tools.

Skills

Sourcing negotiations

Supplier management

Cross-functional collab

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

VOS

Oracle UniSCORE

Cost Insight Tool

Smartsheet

Job description

Veritiv Corp in Sandy Springs, GA, is seeking a Category Sourcing Specialist for a hybrid role. You will manage sourcing requests, negotiate cost reductions, and align with product management strategy to drive efficiency. Training and new tools development are part of the responsibilities.

Responsibilities include supplier selection, cost savings delivery, collaboration with sales, and maintaining supplier performance data. Strong communication, analytics and MS Office skills are essential.