Sourcing Specialist at American Family Insurance managing sourcing projects and engaging with suppliers. Developing and executing sourcing strategies to achieve organizational objectives and goals.
About the role
- Sourcing Manager leading procurement initiatives for Veralto focused on indirect spend categories. Developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier performance in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across assigned indirect procurement categories, developing and executing category strategies that support cost improvement and operational performance.
- Drive sourcing projects and supplier negotiations, including leading RFIs/RFPs, evaluating suppliers, and implementing preferred supplier agreements.
- Identify cost savings opportunities by analyzing spend data, market trends, and supplier performance across operating companies.
- Support cross-business procurement initiatives, coordinating sourcing projects that deliver measurable savings and increased adoption of preferred suppliers.
- Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring suppliers meet operational, cost, and service expectations.
- Lead sourcing workshops and knowledge sharing initiatives to strengthen procurement capabilities and best practices across operating companies.
- Provide sourcing insights and guidance based on spend analytics and market intelligence to support budgeting and procurement planning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing roles.
- Experience leading sourcing initiatives, including supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing projects.
- Experience conducting sourcing events such as RFIs, RFPs, or similar supplier bid processes.
- Proficiency in business and analytical tools, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Benefits
- comprehensive health benefits
- a 401(k) savings plan with employer match
- associate wellbeing programming with rewards
- Bonus/incentive pay and equity awards for eligible roles
- flexible, remote-friendly work environment
- Paid holidays and a permissive paid time off policy emphasizing flexibility and trust
- Ongoing investment in your career through dedicated training, on-the-job development, and coaching
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