Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Packaging & Category Lead

Trova; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Trova Advisory Group seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Elgin, IL to lead sourcing initiatives and category management for domestic packaging. This role drives supplier relationships, category strategy, negotiations, and procurement process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with internal teams to improve cost, quality, service, and reliability across the supply chain, leveraging data-driven insights and market trends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, RFPs, and contracting.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and data-driven problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management across domestic packaging categories.
• Own supplier relationships, category strategy, negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Data analysis

Spend analysis

Procurement

Communication

Excel

Project management

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

Job description

Trova Advisory Group seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Elgin, IL to lead sourcing initiatives and category management for domestic packaging. This role drives supplier relationships, category strategy, negotiations, and procurement process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with internal teams to improve cost, quality, service, and reliability across the supply chain, leveraging data-driven insights and market trends.