Strategic Sourcing Professional

4 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Olin Full time
Job Summary:

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for sourcing and procuring logistics services to achieve maximum value and best price, while demonstrating compliance with company policies and procedures. This role will be recognized as a strategic partner to both internal and external clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist and/or lead the development of requests for proposal, issues requests for quotes, and conducts sourcing efforts to include high dollar source selections across multiple logistic modes of transportation.
  • Assist and/or lead in contract negotiations, agreement execution, management of change, and agreement implementation.
  • Administer current agreements by negotiating change orders, executing contract extensions, resolving administrative issues, and updating SAP as well as managing any contractual related issues.
  • Collaborate with strategic partners to develop and implement KPIs, track and manage contract compliance as well as ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, guidelines and safety requirements.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and leverage contract value opportunities.
  • Monitor logistics markets, conducts market intelligence, and utilizes the obtained information to optimize savings.
  • Delivers and reports on actual and projected impact savings against the category's annual objectives.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree*; Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related discipline preferred; Master's Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related discipline strongly preferred.
  • 5 years of related experience with the sourcing process, negotiating and managing complex contracts globally, as well as managing the competitive bid process related to the Procurement Logistics Services Category.
  • 3 years of chemical industry experience preferred; rail, trucking, marine, freight forwarding experience preferred; hazardous materials experience preferred.
  • Strong quantitative, cost modeling and data analysis skills with the ability to communicate findings effectively to all levels of the organization.
  • SAP experience.
  • Prior Olin experience in a relevant position preferred.

About Olin:
Olin is a global leader in chemical manufacturing and ammunition. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities. We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks.

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