Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Data-Driven Procurement

Austin Powder Company, US & Canada; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder Company in the US & Canada seeks a Sourcing Specialist to drive strategic sourcing projects and category strategies. The role acts as an individual contributor, delivering value through cost savings, risk management, and collaboration with the supply community.

Responsibilities include spend analytics, market research, bid coordination, and supporting negotiations with suppliers to meet growth objectives across US & Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Procurement, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance.
• Demonstrated experience in data-driven cross-functional efforts and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spend analytics; use data to influence change and build ROI cases.
• Perform market research; analyze opportunities, risks, and trends for assigned categories.
• Model, monitor, and report trends in cost drivers.
• Execute sourcing events; create bid packages and coordinate bid processes.
• Support negotiations with suppliers and help develop category strategies.
• Track project status and results (savings, duration, supplier selection).

Skills

Sourcing policies

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Market research

RFI/RFQ process

Job description

Austin Powder Company in the US & Canada seeks a Sourcing Specialist to drive strategic sourcing projects and category strategies. The role acts as an individual contributor, delivering value through cost savings, risk management, and collaboration with the supply community.

Responsibilities include spend analytics, market research, bid coordination, and supporting negotiations with suppliers to meet growth objectives across US & Canada.