Provide regular communications of supplier performance through evaluations. Supplier Relations: Initiate and maintain effective relationships with actual and potential suppliers for their area of responsibility.Responsible for assisting in the development of secondary suppliers as needed. Sourcing: Locate and assist the supervisor in the qualification of potential suppliers.Market Trends: Monitor relevant raw material market prices and to develop knowledge of industry for assigned category.This scope includes participation in negotiations regarding price, terms, quality, inventory programs, and lead time for assigned suppliers/categories. Negotiations: Establish programs to regularly identify the lowest total cost through request for proposals, product category reviews and identifying cost-out opportunities.Support Operations by pursuing improvements in supplier performance, controlling inventory and the overall reduction of product and supply chain costs.S upport Marketing and Sales in new product introductions and innovations to existing products.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist Responsibilities:

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