Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Hercules Industries•Denver, CO

1d•$92,300 - $123,100•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Supply Chain Specialist is a strategic supply chain leader responsible for end-to-end ownership of assigned commodities, driving measurable financial and operational value across cost, inventory, supplier performance, and service. This role leads commodity strategy, supplier partnerships, and cross-functional decision-making to optimize total cost, ensure supply continuity, and enhance the company’s competitive advantage. The role owns end-to-end performance and strategy of assigned commodities by leading sourcing, inventory, supplier, and market-driven decisions to deliver measurable value across cost leadership, inventory optimization, supplier performance, and service excellence. This role is accountable from source → pay → performance outcomes, with full ownership of commodity performance and strategic direction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s required (Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related field).
Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and value creation.
Minimum of 7-10+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or category management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong leadership, analytical and decision-making capabilities.
Experience using an automated purchasing, ERP or inventory management systems to effectively collaborate with senior leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams
Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with senior leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and value creation efforts
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, market trends, and financial impacts to drive decision-making
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office with strong proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, data modeling, analysis)
Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and inventory planning concepts, including their impact on service levels and working capital
Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to anticipate risks and develop proactive solutions
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional decisions and align stakeholders to achieve business objectives
Ability to balance cost, service, and working capital considerations to optimize overall performance
Demonstrated leadership capability, including mentoring, coaching, and developing team members
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
Ability to pass background check and drug screen
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and vendors.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and business operating software purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

Owns all SKUs, suppliers, spend, and performance outcomes within assigned commodities
Defines and executes commodity strategies aligned with company objectives
Leads decisions related to product mix, supplier strategy, and supply continuity
Acts as the single point of accountability for commodity performance
Develops and executes comprehensive sourcing strategies
Leads complex supplier negotiations (pricing, terms, freight, rebates)
Drives cost reduction, value engineering, and total cost optimization
Applies deep understanding of supplier cost drivers and market dynamics
Owns inventory performance and working capital outcomes
Defines stocking strategies aligned with demand and financial objectives
Ensures supply continuity through risk mitigation and planning
Partners with planning functions while retaining outcome accountability
Leads supplier performance management strategy and reviews
Establishes and manages supplier KPIs (OTIF, lead time, quality)
Builds and maintains strategic supplier partnerships
Positions the company as a preferred customer
Maintains expert-level understanding of commodity markets and supply/demand dynamics
Applies BLS/PPI insights and cost drivers to strategic decisions
Monitors and anticipates market trends, risks, and opportunities
Partners with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Data teams to align strategies
Influences pricing, product mix, and customer value decisions
Leads supply-side input into Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP)
Leads high-impact value creation initiatives across cost, service, and efficiency
Drives adoption of best practices, tools, and supply chain processes
Mentors and develops Buyer I and Buyer II team members