Strategic Sourcing Specialist (US)

Resonantclinical; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Buford, Georgia is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and developing sourcing strategies to drive cost efficiencies while ensuring product quality. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have over 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing within a regulated industry, such as medical devices. The position is full-time and on-site, emphasizing strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent experience required; MBA a plus.
• 3+ years working in strategic sourcing in a regulated industry.
• APICS, ISM, CIPS certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance.
• Participate in contract negotiations and product launches.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives related to sourcing.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Analyzing large data sets

Proficient in SAP ERP systems

Strong analytical skills

Excellent negotiating skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

BS degree in Purchasing, Business, or Supply Chain Management

3+ years in strategic sourcing

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Strategic Sourcing Specialist (US) page is loaded## Strategic Sourcing Specialist (US)locations: Buford, GAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100407**Job Description Summary**Works independently under supervision. Responsible for strategic sourcing activities related to items, commodities, product families, or other groupings/classifications and executing buying strategies that maximize savings and cost optimizations that will improve the P&L, reduce risk, and in accordance with agreed upon material buying plans at the optimum cost/quality relationship. Analyzes market and industry conditions and develops sourcing and cost saving recommendations. This is an onsite position in our Buford/Oakwood location.**How will you make an impact & Requirement****Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**· Proficient in MS office suite (Excel, Access, Word, PP), Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets using tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, etc.· Proficient in SAP ERP systems.· Solid written and verbal communication skills, work experience in a matrix environment desirable.· Formal problem-solving training highly desirable, i.e. Six Sigma.· Strong analytical skills, including cost-benefit, ROI, total landed cost, etc.· Strong time management and organizational skills. Focus oriented with attention to detail.· Excellent negotiating skills.· Ability to work independently without direct oversight, but also a solid team player.**Key Responsibilities**· Key owner of strategic supplier relationships, including selection, qualification, onboarding, and performance monitoring and management.· Supports and participates in contract negotiations.· Supports new item and supplier requests, product launches, product promotions, or discontinuations.· Identifies and implements key cost saving initiatives related to sourcing.· Assesses global network constraint issues, makes recommendations to reduce or eliminate constraints to Supply Chain team and key stakeholders· Proactively analyzes and makes suggestions to the Supply Chain team with regards to replenishment strategies to optimize inventory investment.· Identifies and corrects Supply Chain constraints (disruptions in supply).· Evaluates suppliers based on capability, performance and delivery, Proactive reviews to prevent/minimize stock-outs. Works with suppliers to improve delivery dates and lead time.· Embraces innovation. Stays alert to opportunities to make processes better and contributes innovative ideas for improvement. May lead process improvement projects. Adapt quickly to change.· Maintains and lives a growth mindset, displays initiative to acquire new knowledge and experiences. Takes accountability for one’s own continuing development.· Performs other duties as assigned.**Education, Experience and Certifications**· BS degree in Purchasing, Business, Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent experience required; MBA a plus.· 3+ years working in a strategic sourcing capacity in a highly regulated industry, such as medical device, biopharmaceutical, etc., related internship.· APICS, ISM, CIPS, or other professional Purchasing/Procurement/Sourcing certification/designation desirable.· Formal negotiation training preferred.Environmental Working Conditions· Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.· Work assignments are diversified, frequently requiring creative thinking, analysis, collaboration, and creativity.· Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.We are an equal opportunity employer.locations: Buford, GAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days AgoAt Resonant, we're more than a leading life sciences company. We're a global team dedicated to the uncompromising pursuit of quality to help our customers deliver on their mission: moving science forward. With touch points and products across clinical trial and diagnostic services - sourcing, supply chain and storage - we collaborate to solve our customers' most complex challenges.