Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Ralliant

. Support the Global Commodity Manager in developing, maintaining, and executing global commodity strategies aligned with business priorities .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeElizabethtown • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities in procurement and strategic sourcing, with a focus on financial acumen and supplier negotiations. Proficient in managing cross-functional projects and driving cost productivity while ensuring supply continuity and risk mitigation.

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Strategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationFinancial AcumenProject ManagementData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Category ManagementTotal-Cost AnalysisSavings Model DevelopmentSpend AnalyticsCost ProductivitySupplier Performance ImprovementLean ManufacturingStructured Problem-SolvingPPVVAVE

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationConflict ResolutionStakeholder ManagementAnalytical ThinkingPersistence

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsOracleJDESAPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointPower BIData Visualization ToolsE-SourcingSourcing Trackers

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMMBA

Industry Keywords

ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementManufacturingCommodity StrategiesSupplier Economics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Global Commodity Manager in developing, maintaining, and executing global commodity strategies aligned with business priorities
Translate commodity strategies into actionable sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, implementation plans, milestones, and measurable deliverables
Lead or support strategic sourcing initiatives from opportunity identification through request for quotation, analysis, supplier selection, negotiation, implementation, and savings realization
Analyze spend, pricing, market conditions, supplier economics, commodity trends, capacity, lead times, and demand to identify savings opportunities and supply risks
Build and manage a productivity pipeline including PPV, VAVE, negotiations, should-cost analysis, competitive bidding, supplier consolidation, resourcing, and low-cost region sourcing
Drive annual PPV and VAVE objectives with engineering, operations, finance, quality, materials, and key suppliers
Prepare sourcing recommendations, commercial analyses, business cases, total-cost models, and executive-ready presentations
Support supplier negotiations and establish competitive pricing structures, sourcing commitments, and commercial terms
Support supply chain risk mitigation through alternate-source development, dual sourcing, capacity reviews, lead-time reduction, inventory alignment, supplier recovery plans, and business continuity actions
Coordinate assurance-of-supply escalations involving material availability, allocation, capacity constraints, pricing disputes, lead-time changes, and supplier performance
Partner with Buyers/Planners and Materials Management to secure supplier commitments, monitor recovery actions, and communicate risks and required actions
Support supplier performance management through segmentation, scorecards, business reviews, corrective actions, development plans, and escalation follow-up
Project manage cross-functional sourcing, VAVE, resourcing, and supplier improvement initiatives to ensure timely completion and realized benefits
Maintain project trackers, savings forecasts, risk registers, sourcing documentation, and performance dashboards
Monitor commodity movements, tariffs, geopolitical developments, capacity changes, and regional sourcing opportunities, recommending proactive actions
Collaborate with enterprise commodity leaders and regional procurement teams to leverage scale, align sourcing approaches, and share best practices
Manage multiple sourcing projects, supplier actions, and supply escalations simultaneously

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong commercial judgment with the ability to evaluate financial, operational, and supplier implications of sourcing decisions
Proven ability to execute category strategies and sourcing projects in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills and experience using structured root cause analysis, corrective actions, and countermeasure development
Demonstrated ability to make sound recommendations with incomplete data and dynamic business conditions
Strong financial acumen with experience developing savings models, total-cost analyses, business cases, and sourcing recommendations
Demonstrated persistence and follow-through driving supplier actions, sourcing transitions, cost productivity, and supply recovery activities
Excellent negotiation, project management, stakeholder management, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
Strong command of metrics, dashboards, supplier scorecards, sourcing trackers, and performance data
Hands-on, action-oriented, and comfortable working at both strategic and detailed levels
Ability to prioritize effectively, manage competing deadlines, and escalate risks with clear recommendations
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment
Experience with Oracle, JDE, SAP, or similar ERP systems preferred
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with Sequel, Power BI, spend analytics, e-sourcing, or data visualization tools preferred
Ability to analyze quotations, cost breakdowns, price variances, spend data, and supplier performance information
5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing within a manufacturing environment
Experience executing sourcing strategies across suppliers, regions, and cross-functional teams
Experience leading or supporting supplier negotiations, PPV and VAVE initiatives, competitive sourcing events, sourcing transitions, and supplier performance improvement activities
Experience supporting supply continuity, supplier recovery, capacity, availability, or commercial escalation activities
Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and structured problem-solving methodologies preferred
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or related field
MBA is a plus
ISM certification such as CPSM is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel up to 20% to assess, develop, negotiate with, and manage domestic and global sources of supply