Hiring: Strategic Sourcing Specialist Company: Hydraulic Technologies Location: Rockford, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:57:39 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, SAP About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier quality, or supply chain leadership roles. Required Skills: •Responsible for establishing and leading sourcing, supplier development, supplier quality, cost reduction, and project management activities supporting Hydraulic Technologies' global supply base. •Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development •Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support business objectives and growth initiatives. •Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers across key commodity categories. •Lead supplier negotiations, RFQs, contract management, and cost benchmarking activities. •Establish supplier performance metrics and scorecards focused on quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness. •Build strong supplier relationships that support long-term business success. •Develop dual-source and risk-mitigation strategies for critical commodities. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field. •Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills. •Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, supplier audits, and quality systems. •Proven project management and cross-functional leadership capabilities. •Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and S&OP processes. •MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business. •Improved supplier quality, delivery, and performance metrics. •Achievement of annual cost savings and sourcing objectives. Compensation: •$100,000 - $135,000 / year 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!