strategic sourcing specialist

Solar Turbines

<div><div>Career Area:</div>
Supply Chain and Logistics<div></div><div>
Job Description:</div><div></div><div>
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.</div><div></div><div>
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do &ndash; but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here &ndash; we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.</div><div></div><div>
Role Definition</div><div>
This role functions as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist III within the newly formed Strategy, Risk, and Compliance organization of Solar&rsquo;s Global Supply Chain. The position serves as the subject matter expert for assigned commodity strategies and supplier sourcing activities. Additionally, the role is accountable for developing, documenting, and executing short and long-term strategic sourcing plans in close collaboration with assigned group-level Sourcing Specialist(s). These plans are designed to support key business initiatives across New Production, Balance of Plant (BOP), Construction Services, Customer Services, and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.</div><div>
Key responsibilities include:</div><ul><li>
Strategic Sourcing &amp; Commodity Strategy: Lead the creation and implementation of commodity strategies that align with global and regional business objectives. Ensure sourcing plans support scalability, innovation, and resilience across the supply base.</li><li>
Supplier Identification &amp; Onboarding: Act as the sourcing focal point for identifying, evaluating, and onboarding suppliers that meet technical, commercial, and compliance requirements. Drive supplier qualification and readiness for new and existing programs.</li><li>
Global Supply Chain Alignment: Support the development and execution of global supply chain strategies that enhance performance across People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure sourcing initiatives are integrated into broader supply chain goals.</li><li>
Risk Management &amp; Business Continuity: Proactively identify and mitigate sourcing risks that could impact operational execution or strategic goals. Communicate risk scenarios and develop contingency plans to protect business continuity.</li><li>
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders including Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Finance to ensure sourcing strategies are aligned with technical requirements, cost targets, and project timelines.</li><li>
Project Management: Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple sourcing and strategic initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely execution, stakeholder alignment, and measurable outcomes. This includes maintaining clear project documentation, proactively identifying risks and dependencies, and regularly reporting progress to leadership and cross-functional teams.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.</div><div>
Level: Extensive Experience</div><ul><li> Develops, refines, and communicates tactical plans for own responsibilities.</li><li> Provides the right level of detail as input for strategic plan development.</li><li> Demonstrates the value and necessity of linking tactical plans to overall strategic plan.</li><li> Ensures attention to the detail and dependencies of existing departmental-level plans.</li><li> Plans for allocation of resources in line with unit goals, technical and business objectives.</li><li> Ensures the planning process is integrated with the overall business plan.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.</div><div>
Level: Working Knowledge</div><ul><li> Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.</li><li> Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.</li><li> Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.</li><li> Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.</li><li> Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.</div><div>
Level: Extensive Experience</div><ul><li> Ensures negotiators have awareness of complementary yet diverse interests.</li><li> Successfully completes significant negotiations, both internal and external.</li><li> Details the risks of negotiation breakdown from each party's perspective.</li><li> Protects own position, while demonstrating willingness to achieve win-win.</li><li> Identifies similarities and differences in position and assesses impact on discussions.</li><li> Detects and addresses lack of progress or a stalemate.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing, and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.</div><div>
Level: Working Knowledge</div><ul><li> Utilizes an appropriate style of leadership: autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire/free rein, etc.</li><li> Utilizes positive reinforcement to motivate &amp; attain desired behaviors; increases productivity.</li><li> Demonstrates leadership qualities: intelligence, dominance, persistence, integrity, confidence.</li><li> Employs leadership theories, such as contingency and transactional, and associated techniques.</li><li> Manages own behaviors during interactions, such as feedback giving, to shape workplace events.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.</div><div>
Level: Working Knowledge</div><ul><li> Provides input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalent to track project progress and status.</li><li> Under guidance, plans and estimates simple projects.</li><li> Assists in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.</li><li> Obtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project.</li><li> Produces standard project status reports.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Contingency and Disaster Recovery Management: Knowledge of manufacturing contingency and disaster recovery approaches, practices, tools and techniques; ability to develop and administrate contingency and disaster recovery plans.</div><div>
Level: Extensive Experience</div><ul><li> Performs analysis on environmental and equipment configurations; develops disaster prevention plans and improves backup and recovery capabilities.</li><li> Participates in the development and distribution of procedures and practices regarding disaster recovery.</li><li> Delivers partial and full tests of the contingency and disaster recovery plan.</li><li> Coordinates the development, documentation and maintenance of contingency and disaster recovery plans for critical organizational functions.</li><li> Works with other functions and customers to coordinate contingency and disaster recovery planning.</li><li> Creates and tests a back-up environment; defines minimum operating requirements.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Supplier Management: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.</div><div>
Level: Extensive Experience</div><ul><li> Facilitates supplier partnering arrangements that share risk and reward.</li><li> Develops quality standards and controls for suppliers.</li><li> Builds and maintains partnerships with multiple and/or large suppliers.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Contracts Management and Administration: Knowledge of policies, standards and processes of how to manage and administer contracts; ability to use proper processes and practices for managing and administering a variety of contractual agreements.</div><div>
Level: Extensive Experience</div><ul><li> Supervises management and administration for a wide variety of contracts.</li><li> Advises on the practices and considerations for upgrading existing contracts and solving complex contract management problems.</li><li> Trains others on how to use advanced technologies and tools for contracts management.</li><li> Develops standard processes to maximize contracts efficiency and effectiveness.</li><li> Evaluates operational issues and considerations in contract enforcement.</li><li> Anticipates contract issues and manages risk regarding legal issues.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously.</div><div>
Level: Extensive Experience</div><ul><li> Participates in monitoring the execution for all stages of the strategic sourcing process.</li><li> Trains others on strategic sourcing in multiple and diverse environments.</li><li> Designs and develops standard supplier agreements and procurement policies with standardized terms and conditions.</li><li> Works with complex strategic sourcing components including but not limited to negotiations, contracting, and continuous process improvement and implementation.</li><li> Consults on strategic sourcing methods in relation to business relationships, inter-dependencies and integration.</li><li> Develops and explains strategic sourcing best practices and rationale for the organization and industry.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Supply Chain Management: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and implement strategies, practices and tools for controlling the whole processes.</div><div>
Level: Extensive Experience</div><ul><li> Quantifies and evaluates benefits and risks of various supply chain strategies and approaches.</li><li> Participates in joint planning, process design/redesign with clients and partners.</li><li> Monitors the complete supply chain management process.</li><li> Manages supply chain finance activities and measurements of effectiveness.</li><li> Consults on supply chain network design projects or processes.</li><li> Advises others on capacity issues at various points in the supply chain.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Desired Qualifications</div><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree with 12+ years or a Master&rsquo;s degree with 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain.</div><div>
Experience creating Sourcing &amp; Commodity Strategies</div><div></div><div>
Preferred Qualifications</div><div>
Degree in Supply Chain</div><div>
6-sigma Blackbelt</div><div></div><ul><li>Partial relocation assistance may be offered.</li></ul><div></div><div>
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of &ldquo;essential job functions&rdquo; as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.</div><div></div><div>
Summary Pay Range:</div>
$140,964.00 - $211,446.00<div></div><div>
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.</div><div></div><div>
Benefits:</div><div>
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.</div><ul><li><div>
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*</div></li><li><div>
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*</div></li><li><div>
401(k) savings plans*</div></li><li><div>
Health Savings Account (HSA)*</div></li><li><div>
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*</div></li><li><div>
Health Lifestyle Programs*</div></li><li><div>
Employee Assistance Program*</div></li><li><div>
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*</div></li><li><div>
Career Development*</div></li><li><div>
Incentive bonus*</div></li><li><div>
Disability benefits</div></li><li><div>
Life Insurance</div></li><li><div>
Parental leave</div></li><li><div>
Adoption benefits</div></li><li><div>
Tuition Reimbursement</div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li><br>
These benefits also apply to part-time employees</li></ul><div></div>
This position requires working onsite five days a week.<div></div>
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.<div></div><div>
Posting Dates:</div>
September 16, 2025 - October 7, 2025<div></div><div>
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.</div><div></div><div>
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.</div><div></div><div>
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Strategic Sourcing Specialist

TalentFish

<p><b>Job Title:</b> Strategic Sourcing Specialist<br/><b>Primary Location:</b> Northbrook, IL - Hybrid, 3 days onsite<br/><b>Position Type:</b> W-2 Contract | 9/23/2025 &ndash; 12/31/2025</p><p><b>Overview</b><br/>TalentFish is casting a line for a <b>Strategic Sourcing Specialist!</b> This is a <b>W-2 Contract</b> role in <b>Northbrook, IL </b> with our premier client.<br/>The Strategic Sourcing Specialist exists to lead sourcing initiatives, supplier onboarding, and supplier relationship management, while ensuring cost, quality, and delivery value across assigned commodities.</p><p><b>What You Bring to the Role. (Ideal Experience)</b></p><ul><li>University Degree (Equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's degree) in Business Administration or related field.</li><li>2 years of procurement experience.</li><li>Proficiency in Excel, with expertise in analyzing spend data and performing market analysis.</li><li>Oracle ERP system experience preferred.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead high-value, medium-complexity sourcing teams.</li><li>Detailed knowledge of sourcing and supplier management.</li><li>Strong knowledge of purchasing principles, negotiating techniques, and business/contract law.</li></ul><p><b>What You'll Do. (Skills Used in this Position)</b></p><ul><li>Manage the strategic sourcing process, including supplier selection, service level agreements, contract review, and negotiations for assigned commodities.</li><li>Lead supplier onboarding, system integration, market analysis, TCO usage, and RFQ/RFI activities.</li><li>Act as the relationship manager for external suppliers, collaborating with internal clients to align needs and expectations.</li><li>Maximize supplier relationships by managing expectations and building long-term value-driven partnerships.</li><li>Serve as an industry and product expert for assigned commodities, keeping up to date with new products and materials.</li><li>Manage the introduction of new items in an economically advantageous way for the organization.</li><li>Maintain, re-evaluate, and expand reliable sources of supply, developing secondary sources to encourage competition.</li><li>Partner with internal clients to leverage cost savings, enhance delivery, and improve quality.</li></ul><p><b>Compensation Information</b><br/>The expected salary range for this position is $40 - $55 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.</p><p>This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.</p><p>All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.</p><p><i>TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible.</i><br/><i>At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!</i></p><p>Job Types: Contract, Temporary</p><p>Pay: $36.22 - $55.00 per hour</p><p>Expected hours: 40 per week</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>1. Can you walk me through your typical RFQ process for sourcing goods or services? How do you determine which suppliers to include in an RFQ?</li></ul><p>2. Can you describe a time when your analysis of supplier bids led to a different recommendation than the lowest-cost option? What factors influenced your decision?</p><p>3. What tools or methods do you use to normalize bids when suppliers quote in different formats or currencies?</p><p>4. Have you worked on analyzing data and providing a result to your analysis to guide your category manager?</p><p>5. Have you managed contracts?</p><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Northbrook, IL 60062</p>

Goodluck Fortune USA LLC

<p><b>Sourcing Specialist Job Description</b></p><p><b>Overview</b><br/>We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sourcing Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing the procurement process, ensuring that materials and supplies are sourced efficiently and effectively to meet production needs. This position requires a strong understanding of supply chain management, production planning, and materials management systems. The Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for negotiating with suppliers, analyzing pricing structures, and implementing strategies to optimize procurement processes.</p><p><b>Duties</b></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of materials.</li><li>Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities.</li><li>Procure materials and supplies based on company requirements while ensuring cost-effectiveness.</li><li>Negotiate pricing and contract terms with vendors to achieve favorable outcomes.</li><li>Collaborate with teams to align sourcing strategies with production planning.</li><li>Perform root cause analysis on supply chain to identify areas for sourcing.</li><li>Monitor supplier performance and address any issues related to quality or delivery timelines.</li><li>Prepare reports on sourcing activities, supplier performance, and market trends.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Proven experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management is highly desirable.</li><li>Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers.</li><li>Familiarity with production planning processes and materials management systems.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis effectively.</li><li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities.</li></ul><p>Join our team as a Sourcing Specialist where you can contribute your expertise in supply chain management while growing your career in a supportive environment. We look forward to receiving your application!</p><p>Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Temp-to-hire</p><p>Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Siemens Energy

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 Coordinating and steering strategic sourcing &amp; localisation of Compressor services parts requirements within MEAP region, to ensure compliance with project requirements consistent with Siemens Energy policies and procedures, works in coordination with commodity manager, buyers and Procurement Managers to support Siemens Energy's Strategy for Compression business for localizing services parts from Middle East and Asia Pacific suppliers.
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   Plan, coordinate, monitor and support sourcing and supplier qualification activity for business/projects within framework of policies and guidelines of SE improving content from MEAP region, while meeting or exceeding the business goals and strive for customer happiness.
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   Sourcing: float inquiry to approved vendor based on provided specifications, provide clarifications to/from vendors for offers received, and coordinate with Engineering department for technical evaluation.
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 At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
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 Our distributed team is dedicated to making environmentally friendly, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
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Strategic Sourcing - Specialist

<div><div>Career Area:</div>
Supply Chain and Logistics<div></div><div>
Job Description:</div><div></div><div>
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.</div><div></div><div>
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do &ndash; but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here &ndash; we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.</div><div></div><div>
Role Definition</div><div>
This role functions as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist II within the newly formed Strategy, Risk, and Compliance organization of Solar&rsquo;s Global Supply Chain. The position serves as the subject matter expert for assigned commodity strategies and supplier sourcing activities. Additionally, the role is accountable for developing, documenting, and executing short and long-term strategic sourcing plans in close collaboration with assigned group-level Sourcing Specialist(s). These plans are designed to support key business initiatives across New Production, Balance of Plant (BOP), Construction Services, Customer Services, and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.</div><div>
Key responsibilities include:</div><ul><li>
Strategic Sourcing &amp; Commodity Strategy: Lead the creation and implementation of commodity strategies that align with global and regional business objectives. Ensure sourcing plans support scalability, innovation, and resilience across the supply base.</li><li>
Supplier Identification &amp; Onboarding: Act as the sourcing focal point for identifying, evaluating, and onboarding suppliers that meet technical, commercial, and compliance requirements. Drive supplier qualification and readiness for new and existing programs.</li><li>
Global Supply Chain Alignment: Support the development and execution of global supply chain strategies that enhance performance across People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure sourcing initiatives are integrated into broader supply chain goals.</li><li>
Risk Management &amp; Business Continuity: Proactively identify and mitigate sourcing risks that could impact operational execution or strategic goals. Communicate risk scenarios and develop contingency plans to protect business continuity.</li><li>
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders including Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Finance to ensure sourcing strategies are aligned with technical requirements, cost targets, and project timelines.</li><li>
Project Management: Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple sourcing and strategic initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely execution, stakeholder alignment, and measurable outcomes. This includes maintaining clear project documentation, proactively identifying risks and dependencies, and regularly reporting progress to leadership and cross-functional teams.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Skill Descriptors</div><div>
Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.</div><div>
Level: Working Knowledge</div><ul><li> Contributes to short-term operational plans.</li><li> Anticipates and adapts to plan changes.</li><li> Monitors progress of work against plan as required to meet objectives.</li><li> Reports variances and makes agreed-upon corrections.</li><li> Under guidance, develops tactical plan for own direct responsibility.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.</div><div>
Level: Working Knowledge</div><ul><li> Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.</li><li> Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.</li><li> Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.</li><li> Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.</li><li> Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.</div><div>
Level: Working Knowledge</div><ul><li> Works to achieve win-win in negotiations, rather than taking a win-lose approach.</li><li> Focuses on issues rather than personalities.</li><li> Uses active listening and probing techniques to surface problems, issues, and interests.</li><li> Demonstrates a willingness to examine own position.</li><li> Presents own position and listens attentively to position of others.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing, and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.</div><div>
Level: Working Knowledge</div><ul><li> Utilizes an appropriate style of leadership: autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire/free rein, etc.</li><li> Utilizes positive reinforcement to motivate &amp; attain desired behaviors; increases productivity.</li><li> Demonstrates leadership qualities: intelligence, dominance, persistence, integrity, confidence.</li><li> Employs leadership theories, such as contingency and transactional, and associated techniques.</li><li> Manages own behaviors during interactions, such as feedback giving, to shape workplace events.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.</div><div>
Level: Working Knowledge</div><ul><li> Provides input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalent to track project progress and status.</li><li> Under guidance, plans and estimates simple projects.</li><li> Assists in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.</li><li> Obtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project.</li><li> Produces standard project status reports.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Supplier Management : Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.</div><div>
Level: Extensive Experience</div><ul><li> Facilitates supplier partnering arrangements that share risk and reward.</li><li> Develops quality standards and controls for suppliers.</li><li> Builds and maintains partnerships with multiple and/or large suppliers.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Contracts Management and Administration: Knowledge of policies, standards and processes of how to manage and administer contracts; ability to use proper processes and practices for managing and administering a variety of contractual agreements.</div><div>
Level: Working Knowledge</div><ul><li> Administers locally relevant contracts for the department.</li><li> Implements organizational protocols and procedures for contracts management.</li><li> Explains the types of information required before a contract is signed.</li><li> Reviews contracts to ensure compliance with contract specifications and regulations.</li><li> Assists in creating files of relevant information for specific vendors, customers, or contracts.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously.</div><div>
Level: Working Knowledge</div><ul><li> Works with various basic components of strategic sourcing, such as data analysis, market research and purchasing budgets examination.</li><li> Participates in enhancing institutional sourcing process continuously including identifying improvement opportunities.</li><li> Conducts strategic sourcing activities.</li><li> Follows relevant standards, policies and practices regarding strategic sourcing.</li><li> Assists senior sourcing professionals with strategic sourcing in multiple environments.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Supply Chain Management: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and implement strategies, practices and tools for controlling the whole processes.</div><div>
Level: Extensive Experience</div><ul><li> Quantifies and evaluates benefits and risks of various supply chain strategies and approaches.</li><li> Participates in joint planning, process design/redesign with clients and partners.</li><li> Monitors the complete supply chain management process.</li><li> Manages supply chain finance activities and measurements of effectiveness.</li><li> Consults on supply chain network design projects or processes.</li><li> Advises others on capacity issues at various points in the supply chain.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Desired Qualifications</div><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree with 10+ years or a Master&rsquo;s degree with 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain.</div><div>
Experience creating Sourcing &amp; Commodity Strategies</div><div></div><div>
Preferred Qualifications</div><div>
Degree in Supply Chain</div><div>
6-sigma Blackbelt</div><div></div><ul><li>Partial relocation assistance may be offered.</li></ul><div></div><div>
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of &ldquo;essential job functions&rdquo; as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.</div><div></div><div>
Summary Pay Range:</div>
$125,925.00 - $188,887.00<div></div><div>
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.</div><div></div><div>
Benefits:</div><div>
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.</div><ul><li><div>
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*</div></li><li><div>
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*</div></li><li><div>
401(k) savings plans*</div></li><li><div>
Health Savings Account (HSA)*</div></li><li><div>
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*</div></li><li><div>
Health Lifestyle Programs*</div></li><li><div>
Employee Assistance Program*</div></li><li><div>
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*</div></li><li><div>
Career Development*</div></li><li><div>
Incentive bonus*</div></li><li><div>
Disability benefits</div></li><li><div>
Life Insurance</div></li><li><div>
Parental leave</div></li><li><div>
Adoption benefits</div></li><li><div>
Tuition Reimbursement</div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li><br>
These benefits also apply to part-time employees</li></ul><div></div>
This position requires working onsite five days a week.<div></div>
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.<div></div><div>
Posting Dates:</div>
September 16, 2025 - October 7, 2025<div></div><div>
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.</div><div></div><div>
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.</div><div></div><div>
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Strategic Sourcing Specialist II

Nestlé Purina

<div><p>Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness&mdash;We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.</p><p><b>
Position Summary</b></p><p></p><p><br>
Our roots were planted here in 1894, and we have since expanded to 24 manufacturing facilities nationwide. St. Louis, a hidden gem, offers a unique blend of big-city amenities and a small-town feel. Discover a rich culture, world-class schools, top-notch healthcare, and affordable living. With neighborhoods to suit every lifestyle, St. Louis is the perfect place to call home. Join us in this vibrant city, where we proudly work together to make a difference in the lives of people, our pets and the environment.</p><p></p><p><br>
As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Ingredients) you&rsquo;ll develop, validate, communicate and implement sourcing strategies for locally managed categories while following the Strategic Sourcing Process tools and policies. Ensure the efficient implementation of new or changing direct materials and suppliers as you implement cost improvement projects.</p><br>
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Proactively understand the business needs and requirements within the assigned scope for functional and plant level requirements.</li><li>
Perform supplier market analysis, category analysis, and supply risk analysis, and develop the map of how sourcing process and channels work within the locally managed category</li><li>
Prepare and execute negotiation events seeking best contracts and beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers for the locally managed categories.</li><li>
Ensure compliance to Nestl&eacute;'s Business Principles, policies, standards (e.g Procurement Policy, Procurement Standardized Model, Nestl&eacute; Responsible Sourcing Standard, Best Practices, etc.)</li><li>
Interface and successfully collaborate with internal teams to deliver innovation, exclusivity and first market opportunities, as well as cost and process improvement initiatives.</li><li>
Provide financial support for Budget, Price Forecasting and other financial activities for Procurement Finance.Manage yearly budget process, generate monthly price forecast, execute initiatives to provide additional value for Working Capital.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Requirements</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Agriculture Business or related field</li><li>
1+ years&rsquo; purchasing, strategic sourcing, procurement, logistics or related supply chain experience</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
The approximate pay range for this position is $60,000 to $88,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. Nestl&eacute; offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestl&eacute; Careers (nestlejobs.com).<br>
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<b>REQUISITION ID:</b>365887</p><p></p><p><br>
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.<br>
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To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestl&eacute;. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestl&eacute; seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you&rsquo;ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl&eacute; home.</p><p><br>
The Nestl&eacute; Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.</p><p></p><p><br>
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.</p><p></p><p><br>
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.</p><p></p><p><br>
Job Requisition: 365887</p></div>

Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Ingredients)

Centene

<div><p>You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you&rsquo;ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.<br>
</p><p>This is a fully remote position and can be located anywhere in the US.</p><p><b>
Position Purpose:</b> Collaborate with Procurement POD in support of Category Initiatives in various ways. Lead small supplier negotiations and contracting with suppliers on behalf on internal customers; assist in large supplier negotiations. Develop and execute on Sourcing Events (Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposals (RFP)) to drive strategy.</p><ul><li>
Establish individual project scope, business needs, and strategies for Sourcing Events, utilizing market research techniques and resources.</li><li>
Support Category Initiatives by engaging with internal business owners and suppliers.</li><li>
Lead supplier negotiations on small impact contracts, to support strategy, while ensuring contract language is favorable and protects Centene's interest.</li><li>
Support Procurement goals and objectives through the standard strategic sourcing and contracting processes.</li><li>
Manage all tasks and responsibilities, ensuring they are completed effectively and on time.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned</li><li>
Complies with all policies and standards</li></ul><b>
Education/Experience:</b> Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in related field or equivalent experience; 1+ years of experience in project management or negotiationsPay Range: $55,100.00 - $99,000.00 per year<p>
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.</p><p>
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.</p><p><br>
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act</p></div>

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