Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Spirax Group • Cary, IL

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About The Position

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies. At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs. Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world! The Role: As the Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will lead category strategy, supplier sourcing, and contracting activities across key product and service categories. This role will collaborate with engineering, quality, production and finance teams to deliver sustainable cost savings, ensure supply continuity, and drive procurement process improvements. The successful candidate will analyze market trends, conduct competitive sourcing events, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance to support business growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; advanced degrees preferred
• Proven experience (5–7 years) in sourcing or procurement, preferably in strategic sourcing and category management
• Industry-specific expertise (manufacturing)
• 2-3 years proven ETO or MTO manufacturing environment experience
• Strong negotiation skills; ability to secure favorable commercial terms and supply agreements
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel for spend and data analysis and reporting
• Analytical mindset for data-driven decision-making
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for stakeholder management
• Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple sourcing projects
• Strong ethical judgment and strategic orientation

Nice To Haves

• Procurement/Supply Chain credentials: CPSM, CIPS, CPIM, ISM CSP or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Intelligence studies to identify supplier trends, cost drivers, and risk factors
• Maintain supplier qualification and ongoing performance management (e.g., scorecards, audits)
• Collaborate with internal team-engineering, legal, quality assurance, and operations—to ensure alignment with sourcing decisions
• Identify supply chain risks; develop and execute mitigation and continuity plans to manage supply disruptions and escalation issues
• Drive continuous cost-optimization, process improvement, and performance metrics tracking
• Identify, evaluate and qualify new suppliers.
• Help find second sources for any single sourced items
• Issue and maintain blanket purchase orders for commodities
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Equal opportunities and inclusivity
• Workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment
• No individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level