Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Description Join a Team That Sticks Together! At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries. We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more. In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well-known brands like and Why Work with Us? We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world. What We Offer: - A company that truly values your contributions - A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful - A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers - An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset More Than Just Tapes... In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate. We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you're looking to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Our tapes may do the sticking, but it's our people who hold it all together. SUMMARY OF POSITION The Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for all tactical sourcing and supplier management duties associated with assigned product categories. The position must support Marketing and Sales in new product introductions and innovations to existing products. The Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist is also responsible for supporting Operations by pursuing improvements in supplier performance, controlling inventory and the overall reduction of product and supply chain costs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Works with supervisor to understand supplier's product make-up and processes in order to help facilitate solutions to quality and service problems. Negotiations: Establishes programs to regularly identify the lowest total cost through request for proposals, product category reviews and identifying cost-out opportunities. This scope includes participation in negotiations regarding price, terms, quality, inventory programs, and lead time for assigned suppliers/categories. Market Trends: Monitors relevant raw material market prices and develops knowledge of industry for assigned category. Sourcing: Responsible for locating and assisting in the qualification of potential suppliers and assisting in the development of secondary suppliers as needed. Supplier Relations: Initiates and maintains effective relationships with actual and potential suppliers within their area of responsibility. Provides regular communications of supplier performance through evaluations. Supplier Management: Assists in the facilitation of solutions to supplier quality problems, delivery performance i