Description
Our most important asset is our people. Who we are, what we do, how we do it and why we are passionate are all centerpieces of why we succeed.

We are proud to be recognized:

• Among America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes in 2021, 2022 and 2024
• As a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for four consecutive years (2021-2024)

ROLE SUMMARY

As a Global Sourcing Specialist, you will execute our comprehensive Strategic Sourcing Plan with a strong emphasis on product sourcing and supplier management/development. You’ll support our business products portfolio, with a focus on OEM suppliers and a global supply base. This is a high-impact role requiring a strategic mindset, adaptability, and an understanding of the complexities of international trade.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL…

• Deliver sourcing strategies for key product categories, ensuring cost savings, strategic alignment, and tariff mitigation.
• Manage supplier relationships across a diverse global supply base of approximately 45 suppliers across Asia and Europe.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Operations, Engineering, Product, QA, Finance, Logistics, Customer Service, Sales, and Marketing to meet corporate product profitability goals.
• Drive tariff mitigation strategies and navigate the complexities of international trade legislation to optimize our global supply chain.
• Drive year-over-year cost reductions and continuous improvements in the sourcing process to achieve corporate performance objectives.
• Partner with Engineering teams to support New Product Development (NPD) and Continuous Product Development (CPD) processes, ensuring on-time delivery of roadmap goals.
• Implement and manage OEM supplier development activities to improve productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency across both OEM and consumer packed goods models.
• Address cost changes, scrap issues, and supplier pushback, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to find timely solutions and update necessary documentation (e.g., Engineering Change Orders).
• Oversee purchase orders and ensure suppliers meet agreed-upon timelines and quality standards.
• Maintain awareness of global trade dynamics and apply that knowledge to supplier decisions, cost structures, and supply chain strategies.