Hiring: Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Chemical Company: CNH Location: Oak Brook, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:41:51 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel About the job Experience: •6 years of purchasing experience. Required Skills: •Lead supplier evaluation, selection, and sourcing for assigned commodities for all North American operations and/or leading/supporting global sourcing projects by working closely with the global commodity team (EMEA, LATAM, APAC). •Programs: Support function for new product launch initiatives while developing and implementing cost reduction and sourcing strategies through leveraging parts for new platforms to meet program timing, cost, quality, delivery, and strategic objectives. •Develops/implements supply base management strategies both regionally and globally that lead to lowest total cost in terms of quality, lead time, delivery, service and unit cost. Drives the selection of suppliers, negotiates and maintains performance to expectations. •A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field along with a minimum of 6 years of purchasing experience. •Demonstrated capacity to travel up to 20% - domestic and international (majority of travel will be domestic) Qualifications: •Intermediate level of proficiency in Excel (to include pivot tables and v-look ups) •Excellent verbal and written communication skills, negotiation skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, and computer skills •Excellent ability to work as a team within purchasing, other functions, and with locations worldwide •Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills •Knowledge/experience of raw material analysis and tracking systems •Strong negotiation background with knowledge of corporate purchasing practices and strategies that bring about closure of long-term agreements reflecting positive results that contribute to organizational/departmental goals •Proven experience in mitigating supplier delivery, cost, and relationship issues with positive outcome for the company •Demonstrated capacity to facilitate and lead technical and commercial meetings that require multiple cross functional participants •Internal commodity purchasing experience preferred •The annual salary for this role is USD $86,625.00 - $132,825.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!