LM362: Sourcing & Procurement Specialist Senior

. This role will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, contract management, market analysis, and supplier performance activities to deliver cost savings, ensure supply continuity, mitigate risk, and create long-term business value. The ideal candidate brings strong strategic sourcing and procurement expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to analyze supplier markets, identify opportunities, and build effective partnerships with internal stakeholders and suppliers in a global environment. Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for print media, paper, dye sublimation products, print supplies, and related categories.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, including RFx events, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract implementation.
• Analyze spend, market conditions, supplier capabilities, and total cost of ownership to identify cost reduction and value improvement opportunities.
• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and supplier assessments to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage commercial agreements to achieve favorable business outcomes.
• Manage supplier performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Present sourcing recommendations, data analysis, and project results to leadership.
• Support supplier relationship management and identify opportunities for innovation, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain.
• Proven experience managing the full sourcing lifecycle, including supplier selection, competitive bidding, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills, including experience with spend analysis, market intelligence, and total cost of ownership methodologies.
• Demonstrated success leading supplier negotiations and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a global or multinational environment.

Required Skills

• Strategic sourcing and procurement
• Supplier and contract management
• Negotiation and influencing
• Data analysis and problem-solving
• Project management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• English proficiency C1/C2, both written and verbal, to support global supplier interactions and cross-functional collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing print media, paper products, print consumables, or related manufacturing and production materials.
• Knowledge of large-format printing, signage, self-service print environments, or commercial print operations.
• Familiarity with print substrates, paper grades, dye sublimation products, inks, and print production processes.
• Knowledge of key industry suppliers and current trends affecting the print industry.
• Experience supporting global or multi-regional sourcing initiatives.
• Strong ability to analyze data and develop recommendations that support strategic sourcing and category strategies.
• Project management experience and proficiency with business software and collaboration tools such as