Strategic Sourcing Specialist — Hybrid (SAP)

Spectrum Brands; O’Fallon (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Spectrum Brands is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for its Home & Garden division based in St. Louis, MO.

You will manage supplier relationships, drive cost improvements, and support new product development through cross-functional teamwork with Engineering, Planning, Marketing, Quality, and Customer Service. Responsibilities include overseeing supplier selection, negotiations, and pricing strategies, maintaining ERP data (SAP), and leading RFQs/RFIs while delivering annual cost savings targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required (or Associate’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience).
• 2+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred.
• Role not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop supplier relationships to drive performance, quality, and innovation.
• Oversee category spend exceeding $15M and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and pricing strategies.
• Support new product development ensuring supplier readiness and timelines.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to enhance capabilities.
• Deliver annual cost savings targets (e.g., ≥3% YoY).
• Maintain supplier and pricing data within ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Process price updates, new item setup, source list management, supplier master data.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Coordinate payments and improve working capital terms.
• Track contract renewals and expirations.
• Collaborate with Quality on supplier non-conformance.
• Support sourcing events, RFQs and RFIs.
• Partner with Planning to ensure supply continuity.
• Maintain sourcing documentation and reports.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking & problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Written & verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Organizational skills

ERP systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

Associate’s degree with 5+ years of experience

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spectrum Brands is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for its Home & Garden division based in St. Louis, MO.

You will manage supplier relationships, drive cost improvements, and support new product development through cross-functional teamwork with Engineering, Planning, Marketing, Quality, and Customer Service. Responsibilities include overseeing supplier selection, negotiations, and pricing strategies, maintaining ERP data (SAP), and leading RFQs/RFIs while delivering annual cost savings targets.