Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist Remote - Metro - Midwest Department: Supply Chain Reports To: Director of Strategic Sourcing Job Category (EEO Description): Professionals Job Code (EEO Code): 2 Job Family: Materials Management Affirmative Action Job Group and Description: 2C Prof Op’s Sr. SUMMARY: The function of this position is to be responsible for supporting the company’s end-to-end sourcing of products and services essential for the overall operations. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist supports the development and execution of sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk for assigned categories. This role will prioritize efforts in regard to supporting the Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing to identify and select potential suppliers through solicitation efforts. Negotiating, in partnership with leader, where necessary resulting in rewarding contracts to support the Companies strategic initiatives. In addition to, maintaining current vendor relationships, supplier research, assist with supplier process audits, RFx Events, negotiating pricing, contracts, payment terms, etc. Embraces and executes the Company Core Values and actively supports the Company’s vision and goals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following; other duties will be assigned in a progressive manner. • Support all of the sourcing management goals of the company and action items to ensure that those goals are achieved. • In partnership with the leader, participate in negotiations for best possible cost service guarantee and develop “win- win” strategies that achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers. • Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis. • Implement supplier agreements/contracts when beneficial by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions. • Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers. • In partnership with the leader, analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and utilize emerging opportunities. • Maintain and develop supplier relationships (trade shows, supplier meetings, conferences, etc.) and support/lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and performance scorecards. • Support the supplier management program by monitoring supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, cost) and coordinating corrective actions as needed. • Support the continual improvement processes throughout the operational organization in partnership with leader including standardization, supplier consolidation, and process/tool improvements. • Establishes purchasing policies and procedures in partnership with the leader. Create a sustainable continual improvement and internal control process supporting the established procedures. • Support the sourcing and supplier selection strategy domestically and internationally including supplier research, qualification/onboarding, and competitive RFx events (RFI/RFP/RFQ). • Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with US laws. • Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business. • Track, document, and report sourcing activities and savings/value delivered (hard/soft savings), contract compliance, and key procurement metrics. • Support risk management activities (financial/operational/regulatory/cyber as applicable) to reduce supply disruption and improve supplier resiliency. • Maintain accurate supplier records, contracts, and sourcing documentation in procurement/ERP systems to ensure data integrity and transparency. SUPERVISORY SKILLS: No direct reports. QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES: In daily work, a team member is responsible for maintaining or exceed the degree of excellence requested by the internal and external customers of this department. This includes following established policies, following ISO 9001 & 14001 policies, business practices, and work instructions, using problem-solving techniques to solve root causes of problems, and viewing quality as customer satisfaction. Shaw Development expects all team members to take pride in their work, in our company and appearance. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a high level of standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts. CORE COMPETENCIES: Strategic Skills: • Functional / technical skills • Negotiation and influencing • Data analysis and financial acumen • Supplier relationship management • Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset • Problem solving • Business acumen • Decision quality • Perspective • Intellectual horsepower • Strategic agility Operating Skills: • Priority setting, organizing and planning • Experience with ERP/procurement systems • Experience managing multiple projects and competing deadlines • Informing • Total work systems • Process management Courage: • Command skills • Standing alone Energy and Drive: • Drive for results • Perseverance Organizational Positioning Skills: • Written communication • Comfort around higher management • Organizational agility Personal and Interpersonal Skills: • Approachability • Ethics and values • Integrity and trust • Negotiating • Managing vision and purpose • Patience / composure • Understanding others (groups) • Self-Development • Customer focus EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 5+ Experience in field / related field, and/or a combination of education and experience. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None Required. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to walk and sit. The team member is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and use hands to fingers to write, operate a computer keyboard, mouse and telephone keypad. The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, and distance vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Promote a working environment that provides for a clean, orderly and safe facility for ALL team members so that we may perform, develop and exceed the contributor status. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The team member is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. TRAVEL: Remote, up to 50% travel. An Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disability