Strategic Sourcing Specialist

We are looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join the Sterling team. This role will be based out of Houston, TX . This position will report to the Director, Sourcing & Procurement. As a Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for: · Developing, optimizing, implementing, and managing sourcing strategies and relationships with Direct Material Suppliers in North America. · Participating in contract negotiations, vendor selection, and supplier performance management. · Collaboratively working cross functionally with business stakeholders to drive down variable costs and assure cost competitive, sustainable supply of critical raw materials. · Manage a Raw Material Portfolio of $100 million in spend · Develop sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, market conditions, and new technologies to achieve optimum pricing and supply strategy. · Track and report cost savings and cost avoidance from sourcing initiatives. · Negotiate, implement, and manage contracts, ensuring adherence to all company policies and targets related to raw material sourcing. · Identify opportunities for new supply options and make recommendations to reduce cost, mitigate risks, and optimize net working capital. · Establish, analyze and report metrics to track vendor performance. Conduct performance and business review meetings with key suppliers to drive continuous improvement and value propositions. · Serve as a primary point of contact to develop and manage relationships with key suppliers and service providers. To be successful in this role you will: · Be experienced in strategic sourcing tasks (RFx, tendering, negotiation, strategy development). · Strong negotiation, analytical, and technical skills required · Basic understanding in respect to changing global markets · Ability to drive change through organization · Be well organized and analytical Education & Experience: Minimum Four Year Degree with focus on supply chain, procurement, chemistry and/or business or equivalent Industry experience · A minimum of 3 – 5 years experience in sourcing · Experience in Chemical manufacturing and/or oil & gas desired. · High-level knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) · Preferred experience working with ERP (SAP)