Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Mid-States Distributing Company - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Worth, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist role at Mid-States Distributing Co is focused on executing sourcing initiatives within a specific category. This position involves collaborating with business stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and the specification of materials and services being sourced. The role also includes providing customer relationship support, tracking vendor performance, and assisting in strategic sourcing and procurement decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the collection, analysis, benchmarking, and reporting of category product development.
• Sourcing suppliers and maintaining long-lasting relationships.
• Obtain quotes from different suppliers.
• Negotiate price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Review build documents, pricing, purchase orders along with service agreements.
• Perform value analysis and total cost ownership analytic activities.
• Monitor and report savings.
• Provide solutions to improve company spending and outsourcing.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to develop and implement product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in administration, logistics, supply chain, or related field or equivalent job experience.
• Proven experience in sourcing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• A thorough understanding of sourcing methodologies.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Sound time-management and organizational skills.
• Superior quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Retail or consumer-facing experience preferred.

Benefits

• Unique and positive company culture.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.