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Sr Sourcing Specialist

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$85,000.00 - $100,000.00 / yr
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Sep 11, 2025
Job Summary This role is responsible to perform and steer tactical sourcing initiatives within defined thresholds and in accordance with relevant category strategies within a country. This covers demand clarification, performing of sourcing initiatives incl. tendering, negotiation, awarding, supplier relationship management and managing the purchase order processing for the related sourcing initiatives. Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000 per year Position is eligible to participate in a bonus plan with a target of 6% of the base salary. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Responsibilities Responsibilities Ensure achievement of defined objectives and KPIs, incl. delivery of savings targets Report and analyze the status of sourcing activities Plan-to-strategy Support and implement category strategy development: Provide local requirements and data, actively participate in category working groups, align with local stakeholders Implement category strategies within country Source-to-contract Clarify sourcing request, align and finalize specification with requestor, review if sourcing is required in alignment with category sourcing strategy Define and implement sourcing strategy / RFX approach Define long-list for sourcing, considering preferred suppliers from category strategy Manage RFX process incl. negotiation and evaluation of proposals Manage supplier selection decision making and supplier awarding Manage contract creation and review process with internal functions and supplier Manage sign-off and archiving of contract * Monitor contract usage, expiration / renewal Support commercial aspects of e-catalog management Supplier Relationship Management Manage supplier registration and pre-qualification of country specific suppliers Evaluate and provide feedback on supplier performance (hard and soft facts) Perform supplier classification Manage supplier performance, create development plans, define and track improvement measures Conduct supplier disqualification and phase-out Coaches, trains and mentor other employees Makes changes to processes to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the department All employees are responsible for ensuring the compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems, as per your roles and responsibilities Requirements * Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Management or Engineering * 5 or more years of procurement experience * Proficient understanding of the end-to-end procurement process (Plan-to-Strategy, Source-to-contract, purchase-to pay) * Ability to understand technical specifications * Professional understanding of managing a sourcing process including contract creation * Professional negotiation skills * Managing supplier relationships including supplier escalations * Experience with the application of procurement standards (Procurement policies, Standard Operating Procedures, etc.) * Knowledge of the relevant local legal and regulatory environment * Pharma or comparable industry experience a plus * Strong communication skills * Lives culture of performance, ethics & compliance * Engage, communicate with internal and external stakeholders * Ability to work in an international business environment * Ability to work in a team * Customer-oriented mindset Proficient user in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PPT) * Proficient user in SAP ERP (SAP MM, SAP SRM, SAP FI) Additional Information We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability,401K with company contribution, andwellness program. Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.