Illinois Licensed Strategic Sourcing Director

Job Summary

To enhance sourcing strategies and supplier management, the full-time salaried Illinois Licensed Strategic Sourcing Director will develop and execute sourcing initiatives, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance while working remotely with occasional onsite meetings.

Key responsibilities

• Leads the Strategic Sourcing process and tracks sourcing pipeline for assigned categories
• Coordinates supplier support for Value Analysis Teams and drives lean supply chain integration
• Negotiates contracts and manages relationships with preferred suppliers to ensure performance in delivery, quality, and cost

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of eight years of professional experience in supply chain, with at least three years in a supervisory role
• Strong negotiation skills and Six Sigma and/or Lean training or certification
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with cross-functional sourcing or Value Analysis teams
• Certified in CPPC, CPIM, CSCP, CPC/M, or other relevant purchasing/materials certification