Sourcing Specialist
Job Details
Job Title: Sourcing Specialist
Location: Meriden, Connecticut
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
About the Role
At BrandNu, a Caldic Company, our strength lies in inspiring solutions to address our customer’s challenges in the pharmaceutical market. Our parent, Caldic, a distribution solutions partner of specialty chemicals and ingredients unlocking value in life science and material sciences. We drive innovation in the food personal care, pharma and industrial markets.
We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead the chemicals category for BrandNu Laboratories. In this highly visible role, you will shape and execute sourcing strategies that strengthen our supply chain and drive operational excellence. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement forward-thinking sourcing and procurement strategies, build and nurture strong relationships with key chemical suppliers, and ensure reliable, agile supply aligned with the company’s growth objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategy, build meaningful partnerships, and contribute to a high-performing, innovation-driven organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform supply market analyses and use sourcing tools to identify suppliers with capabilities which meet business needs
- Support the RFx process, contract negotiations, and ensure contract deliverables are realized, e.g., SLA’s, Savings, etc.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with any agreements, internal policies, and procedures
- Invoice and AP reconciliation
- Assist in quality issues resolution, SCAR follow up, etc.
- Manage day to day supplier interactions, negotiations, and escalation requirements
- Create, review and approve purchase orders in the workflow for category spend under management and within authorized approval limits
- Work within requirements, draft, and handle workflow for Scopes of Work (SOW) covering commercial terms
- Track the expiry of the contract's term and alerts sourcing manager and stakeholder(s) for existing contracts
- Support the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives which normally includes, but is not limited to, coordinating supplier governance meetings, creating/distributing scorecards, working with partners to review performance metrics, reporting SRM meeting action items, and tracking resolutions
Skills
- Results oriented
- Attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments
- Customer focus
- Relationship building
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Continuous improvement mindset
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
- 3 - 5 years of experience in Procurement or Compliance
- Knowledge of ERP systems
- Experience in market research to analyze markets, identify trends and new opportunities for cost reduction
- Pharma experience preferred
About Caldic
At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.
We offer:
- Comprehensive health & retirement benefits including medical, dental, health savings plan, vision, dental, life insurance, company paid short and long term disability, legal plan, 401(k) with company contributions, paid time off
- An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
- The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more
We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com
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If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a global leader, apply now at Caldic!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.
Meriden, US