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Strategic Sourcing Specialist

United States, Chicago 74600.00 - 112000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted December 24, 2025
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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

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