Posted August 12, 2026
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
LHH US
West Dundee, IL, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will drive supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, identify cost-saving opportunities, and influence key business decisions.
Responsibilities
• Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies
• Lead supplier negotiations, RFPs, and contract activities
• Build strong supplier partnerships focused on cost, quality, and service
• Identify new sourcing opportunities and market trends
• Drive cost savings and process improvement initiatives
• Analyze spend data and supplier performance to support business decisions
Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, category management, or purchasing
• Proven supplier negotiation and strategic sourcing experience
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Knowledge of supply chain, inventory, and distribution operations
Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000
Benefits:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Search managed by: Matthew Kryca
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will drive supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, identify cost-saving opportunities, and influence key business decisions.
Responsibilities
• Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies
• Lead supplier negotiations, RFPs, and contract activities
• Build strong supplier partnerships focused on cost, quality, and service
• Identify new sourcing opportunities and market trends
• Drive cost savings and process improvement initiatives
• Analyze spend data and supplier performance to support business decisions
Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, category management, or purchasing
• Proven supplier negotiation and strategic sourcing experience
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Knowledge of supply chain, inventory, and distribution operations
Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
- 401(k) offering
- Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
- Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
- To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.lhh.com/candidate-privacy
Search managed by: Matthew Kryca
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
