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Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Belden, Inc

Location:
United States , Chicago

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

74600.00 - 112000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Indirect Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for the support of the strategic sourcing strategies for the following categories: Plant and Facility Industrial Products and Services, Material Handling Equipment, MRO and other materials and services to support Belden’s business in our Americas locations. This position requires an exceptional ability to develop relationships across the organization as well as with key suppliers to the company and to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders at all levels.

Job Responsibility:

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key indirect spend categories, including MRO, facilities services, utilities, and other operational support areas
Analyze spend data, supplier performance metrics, and market trends to uncover cost-saving opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive overall value creation
Collaborate closely with plant operations teams to identify, prioritize, and implement cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives
Lead end-to-end RFQ/RFP processes, including requirements gathering, proposal evaluation, and supplier selection based on cost, quality, service, and risk criteria
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and multi-site contracts to secure optimal value for the organization
Monitor contract lifecycles, track expiration dates, and lead timely renewal, renegotiation, or re-sourcing activities as needed
Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure consistent performance, reliable delivery, and alignment with operational needs
Ensure full compliance with the company’s indirect procurement policies, legal standards, governance frameworks, and relevant regulatory requirements
Ability to travel up to 20% as required for supplier visits, cross-functional collaboration, and regional initiatives

Requirements:

BS/BA degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, business or related fields
Five years of relevant experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing
Proven experience managing categories such as MRO, Facilities, etc.
Strong negotiation, analytical and project management skills
Proficient in procurement systems and tools (Zycus, SAP, Coupa, Ariba or similar)
Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills

What we offer:

health/dental/vision
long term/short term disability
life insurance
HSA/FSA
matching retirement plans
paid vacation
parental leave
employee stock purchase plan
paid leave for volunteer work in your community
training opportunities
professional talent management and succession planning
corporate health well-being initiatives
a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 24, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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