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Senior Sourcing Specialist

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$85,000-100,000
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Lake Zurich
3 Corporate Drive (Show on map)
Sep 15, 2025
Job Summary The Senior Sourcing Specialist is responsible to perform and steer tactical sourcing initiatives within defined thresholds and in accordance with relevant category strategies within a country. This covers demand clarification, performing of sourcing initiatives incl. tendering, negotiation, awarding, supplier relationship management and managing the purchase order processing for the related sourcing initiatives. This position requires working on-site at our Lake Zurich, IL site 3 days per week; the other days may be worked remotely. This position does not offer visa sponsorship either now or in the future. Salary Range: $85,000-100,000 Position is eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan with a target of 6% of the base salary. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Responsibilities Ensure achievement of defined objectives and KPIs, including delivery of savings targets Report and analyze the status of sourcing activities, plan-to-strategy Support and implement category strategy development: provide local requirements and data, actively participate in category working groups, align with local stakeholders Implement category strategies within country source-to-contract Clarify sourcing request, align and finalize specification with requestor, review if sourcing is required in alignment with category sourcing strategy Define and implement sourcing strategy / RFX approach Manage supplier selection decision making and supplier awarding Manage contract creation and review process with internal functions and supplier Manage sign-off and archiving of contract Monitor contract usage, expiration / renewal Support commercial aspects of e-catalog management Supplier Relationship Management Manage supplier registration and pre-qualification of country specific suppliers Evaluate and provide feedback on supplier performance (hard and soft facts) Manage supplier performance, create development plans, define and track improvement measures Conduct supplier disqualification and phase-out Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Management or Engineering 5+ years of procurement experience Proficient understanding of the end-to-end procurement process (plan-to-strategy, source-to-contract, purchase-to-pay) Proficient user in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PPT) Proficient user in SAP ERP (SAP MM, SAP SRM, SAP FI) Optional: Basic user in Sourcing Tool e.g., SAP Ariba Sourcing, Supplier Management Professional negotiation skills Manage supplier relationships including supplier escalations Additional Information We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability,401K with company contribution, andwellness program. Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.