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Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead.\nWorking cross-functionally, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for several diverse actions within the organization, with principal focus on sourcing, supplier management, and supplier development, maintaining an agile and aggressive supply base while procuring high quality goods at a fair and competitive price.\nThis role also manages the execution of sourcing strategies that produce tangible value through the implementation of new product development and value analysis value engineering processes and projects that yield a reduced total cost of material acquisition, revenue and gross margin improvement, supply base alignment, enhanced product quality, and overall reduction of risk.\nESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:\nIdentify and deliver material cost productivity to the cost of goods sold leveraging continuous improvement methodologies including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) improvements through VA/VE, should-cost modeling, price negotiation and design-to-cost initiatives.\nManage supplier expectations and performance, driving corrective action and improvements as prescribed using data analytics\nDevelop, negotiate, and execute agreements with suppliers that provides best in class services\nLead New Product Innovation projects from sourcing side by leveraging preferred supplier programs\nIdentify new suppliers to support life cycle product strategy for new, existing, or end of life products\nUtilize Supplier Relationship software to support improved supplier execution\nDevelop comprehensive RFx processes, analysis and reporting of benchmarking information including potential risks and financial, capacity, quality, and compliance issues associated with suppliers.\nOptimize the supply chain of goods and services from our suppliers to our customers by focusing on market driven responsiveness and Aid in material management escalations\nInternal Stakeholders: Collaborate effectively with key stakeholders (engineering, operations, quality, etc.) to understand sourcing requirements, ensure supplier qualification, and maintain high quality standards.\nCross-functional Teams: Partner with business unit Procurement and Engineering teams to facilitate smooth supplier transitions.\nSupplier Selection: Conduct thorough RFx processes to select and negotiate contracts with optimal terms and conditions.\nEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or Operations or related field OR equivalent work experience\n3 years’ experience in Strategic Sourcing or related work environment\nKnowledge of supplier contracts, product conformity, quality toolbox and problem-solving methodologies\nProficiency in data analysis and relevant procurement tools.\nProven ability to assess, negotiate, and manage suppliers effectively.\nStrong collaboration, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills in a matrixed environment.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with Business Intelligence (BI) software such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.\nExperience with ERP and Supplier Relationship software packages e.g. Oracle, JDE, etc.\nFamiliarity with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma concepts & methodologies\nStrong business acumen, including demonstrated knowledge of the four main financial statements\nStrong negotiation skills\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.\nSpanish language skills are a plus.\nIdeal if You Are:\nA strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nResults-oriented and thrive in achieving ambitious goals.\nAn effective communicator and collaborator with excellent interpersonal skills.\nProactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently and in teams.\nPassionate about continuous improvement and innovation.\nAbility to interpret data and database application knowledge.\nKnowledgeable of purchasing techniques including strategic supplier concepts.\nKnowledgeable of supply solutions that optimize business investment costs.\nThis role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the success of a global leader in the manufacture, sale, and service of equipment for loading docks, industrial doors, safety barriers, and industrial fans.\nWhat We Offer\nAt Rite-Hite, we take care of our people - because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. 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