Strategic Sourcing Specialist

2 weeks ago


Elgin, Illinois, United States The LaSalle Group Full time

Our client, a prominent organization in the engineering and architectural innovation sector, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support their expanding operations. This position provides the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and involves responsibilities in strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, and contract oversight. If you are enthusiastic about these tasks, we encourage you to explore this opportunity further.

Key Responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist:

  • Assess, select, and nurture relationships with suppliers, ensuring compliance with the company's standards for quality, cost, and service.
  • Negotiate advantageous terms and pricing with suppliers to ensure optimal value for the organization, including aspects such as pricing, warranties, delivery timelines, and service agreements.
  • Oversee and manage procurement expenditures to align with budgetary constraints while enhancing the quality of products and services.
  • Keep precise records and documentation of procurement processes, contracts, and supplier interactions.
Qualifications for the Procurement Specialist:
  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • 1-3+ years of experience in procurement, particularly in IT hardware and software services.
  • Strong attention to detail combined with excellent communication abilities.
If you possess the qualifications for this Procurement Specialist role, we look forward to your application.

Thank you,

Jenna Bartley
Senior Project Manager, Supply Chain
The LaSalle Group

The LaSalle Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

The LaSalle Group is a leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing solutions. For over two decades, we have assisted organizations in expediting their hiring processes and connecting top talent with opportunities across various levels, from entry-level roles to executive positions. Our specialized units focus on Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources, and Executive Search. We deliver staffing and recruiting solutions to businesses of all sizes and across diverse industries.

The LaSalle Group has been recognized as a premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning numerous awards for culture, revenue, and industry excellence from major publications. Our experts frequently contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, and challenges to national news outlets. We also offer comprehensive benefit plans for temporary field employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave, and Sick Leave. For a complete list of our benefits, please refer to our resources.

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