Senior Sourcing Specialist, Supply Chain

SpartanNash • Byron Center, MI

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About The Position

The Sr. Sourcing Specialist– Supply Chain Equipment Procurement is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, executing, and managing contracts related to equipment expenditures across the Supply Chain organization. This includes procurement activities supporting 16 distribution centers and the company-owned transportation fleet including approximately 700 tractors and 2000 trailers. The role ensures alignment with business objectives by driving cost savings, optimizing supplier performance, and maintaining compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• Three to five years in procurement or sourcing, ideally with capital equipment or supply chain-related categories.
• Proven experience managing sourcing events (RFx) and negotiating procurement contracts.
• Strong ability to analyze spend data, supplier performance, and market conditions.
• Familiarity with capital equipment procurement contracts, terms, and supplier governance.
• Skilled in using procurement and contract management systems.
• Solid understanding of capital planning, budgeting, and cost control.

Nice To Haves

• CPSM, CPM, or equivalent certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing activities for capital equipment, infrastructure, and services, including RFx creation, supplier evaluation, and contract execution.
• Conduct contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments to secure favorable pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure procurement strategies support operational and financial goals.
• Analyze spend data and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Oversee contract setup, compliance, and lifecycle management using procurement tools and systems.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key capital equipment and logistics suppliers, ensuring performance and accountability.
• Present sourcing strategies, savings opportunities, and supplier performance updates to senior leadership.
• Proactively identify and address supplier, contract, and operational risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement activities with capital planning and budgeting cycles.

Benefits

• Robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees