Senior Sourcing Specialist

Senior Sourcing Specialist-Supply Chain Location: On-Site at Corporate Office Address: 1120 West 130th Street Brunswick, Ohio 44212 Flexibility for hybrid schedule may be an option based on performance If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description. ID Images, a leading label solutions provider with 16 locations across North America, is looking for a Senior Sourcing Specialist to join our team in Brunswick, OH. The Senior Sourcing Specialist will lead strategic procurement initiatives for materials and services in a fast-paced label manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services. The ideal candidate will be able to optimize supply chain efficiency and maintain quality standards, in support of production goals and continuous improvement across the supply chain. Essential Functions: The Senior Sourcing Specialist will establish themselves as a category subject matter expert and trusted partner within the various business units and cross-functional teams. Develop relationships with product suppliers and manage existing relationships. Follow structured negotiation processes to conduct supplier negotiations and contracting. Evaluate new sources, methods, and suppliers to ensure a reliable supply of raw materials. Identify potential suppliers and onboard and develop new suppliers in line with corporate supplier strategies. Conduct market research to identify potential new suppliers and products with the goal to identifying new and redundant sources of supply based on competitiveness, capability and business needs. Cultivate supplier partnerships, track KPI's and goals and monitor scorecards to measure and evaluate vendor performance and collaborate with partners to endure quality and performance. Analyze and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure. Conduct Business Reviews to drive supplier performance and prioritization of business needs. Continually investigate and initiate sourcing and cost reduction opportunities to increase supply chain efficiency, ensure supply resilience, reduce risk and improve gross margins. Manage resolution of issues/concerns with suppliers, primarily as it relates to quality issues that may arise from inspection failures, production issues affecting delivery schedules, and pricing and invoice discrepancies. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience. 7+ years purchasing or related experience. Market/application/product knowledge of the paper label industry is a plus. Vendor selection and negotiation skills with strong business acumen. Prior experience with supplier/vendor negotiations and developing contracts is imperative. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (less than 10%) Why ID Images? At ID Images, we don’t only make labels, we power industries, from logistics to grocery to wine & spirits. With 16 sites across the US and Canada and a growing portfolio of innovative products, your work will directly contribute to our expanding footprint and future-forward growth. You’ll be part of a team that values curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. We are proud to offer: Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Competitive Salary Bonus opportunities 401K Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Excellent training Growth opportunities Apply now and grow your procurement career alongside a team that’s driven to win together.