Strategic Sourcing Specialist

LHH; West Dundee (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO & Holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in the United States to drive supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, identify cost-saving opportunities, and influence key business decisions. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, lead negotiations, and analyze spend data to optimize performance.

The role requires 3+ years in sourcing or procurement, strong Excel and communication skills, and a focus on delivering value through supplier partnerships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, category management, or purchasing.
• Proven supplier negotiation and strategic sourcing experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Knowledge of supply chain, inventory, and distribution operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies.
• Lead supplier negotiations, RFPs, and contract activities.
• Build strong supplier partnerships focused on cost, quality, and service.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities and market trends.
• Drive cost savings and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze spend data and supplier performance to support business decisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will drive supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, identify cost-saving opportunities, and influence key business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies
• Lead supplier negotiations, RFPs, and contract activities
• Build strong supplier partnerships focused on cost, quality, and service
• Identify new sourcing opportunities and market trends
• Drive cost savings and process improvement initiatives
• Analyze spend data and supplier performance to support business decisions

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, category management, or purchasing
• Proven supplier negotiation and strategic sourcing experience
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Knowledge of supply chain, inventory, and distribution operations

Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000

• Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
• 401(k) offering
• Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
• Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

• To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.lhh.com/candidate-privacy