Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Role SummaryWe are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support our strategic sourcing initiatives.

This role will involve strong analytical, operational, and project management skills across the full sourcing lifecycle.Key Responsibilities : Vendor Onboarding & Item Maintenance : Owning item creation and maintenance across systems— ensuring data integrity and alignment across functions.Monitoring sourcing-related data accuracy, including vendor attributes, item costs, and compliance documentation.Collaborating with Vendor Operations to onboard suppliers and manage vendor documentation and contact lists.Reporting & Analytics : Pulling, analyzing, and interpreting data to identify sourcing trends, cost-saving opportunities, and vendor performance metrics.Building and managing user-friendly dashboards and analytics reports that illuminate key trends, improve operational efficiency, and support sourcing decisions.Providing cost analysis and scenario modeling to support vendor negotiations and financial planning.Tracking and analyzing commodity trends that impact product categories and costing strategies.Preparing and delivering ad-hoc analyses and reports in response to business needs.Cross-Functional Partnership : Collaborating with the Owned Brand Sourcing team to optimize sourcing effectiveness through data-driven insights and operational support.Acting as a liaison between Sourcing, Item Operations, Product Development, Merchandising, Inventory Planning, and Vendors to align on item readiness, timelines, and data accuracy.Required Skills Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, analytics, or a related field, 2+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, business analysis, or supply chain operations, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.