GENERAL SUMMARY: 
The Sourcing Leadership Specialist will have primary responsibility for the 
development and management of sourcing strategic initiatives within their 
specific categories of responsibility. Strategic sourcing, supplier management, 
process excellence, and total cost of ownership management skills will be 
required in the management of global categories.  Responsibilities include 
development of category strategies, supplier negotiations, integration with 
business units, identification of cost savings opportunities, and overall 
management of supplier relationships. The initial focus of the role will be to 
participate in various rotational assignments to gain key strategic sourcing 
competencies and improve existing Sourcing processes.  This position is 
intended to be a stepping stone for a future key leadership role with the 
organization.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
•	Participate in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training; responsible for 
defining, planning and executing LSS Sourcing projects to improve the 
existing business and set the stage for future growth
•	Assist in the creation of world class internal sourcing processes
•	Interact with Senior Management, have exposure to the Company's 
most critical initiatives, build relationships with other high potential 
employees across the globe, and make a difference in future successes
•	Gain an understanding of the various businesses from a financial, 
operational, and strategic standpoint
•	Must create the project schedules, assign key tasks, partner with/recruit 
cross functional teams to execute the tasks and hold regular update 
meetings to ensure projects stay on track
•	Responsible for leading the development, implementation and 
enforcement of supplier performance metrics
•	Manage overall supplier relationships including measurement of 
performance to specifications, negotiations, contracting, and process 
improvement
•	Work with supplier base to continually identify process improvement 
and cost reduction opportunities
•	Provide analytical and process improvement support to corporate 
sourcing group up to and including data analysis, internal reporting, and 
overall process improvement recommendations