Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Hansen
Commerce, GA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Error Handling, Finance, Firefighting, Industry Standards, Inventory Levels, Inventory Planning, Leadership, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation Skills, Operations, Oracle, Order Management, POP (Post Office Protocol), Performance Management, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Planning, Refrigeration, Risk Analysis, SAP, Sourcing Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Commerce, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago
For more than 40 years, our engineering teams have pioneered advancements in industrial refrigeration. From introducing the first AUTO-PURGER® in 1984 to developing Vari-Level® continuous level sensing technology in 1988-and most recently launching POP-EYE self-alerting pressure relief valves, ACT anti-corrosion technology, and an expanding CO product line- HANSEN continues to set industry standards for innovation and reliability.
Our success is driven by our people. We are committed to building a diverse, well-trained, and highly motivated team that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and a strong work ethic.
HANSEN Technologies is part of the Indicor family of companies-15 diversified industrial solutions businesses providing mission-critical products to manufacturers worldwide. With decades of experience producing dependable, highly-engineered solutions, Indicor businesses deliver performance and value that are difficult to find anywhere else.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Provide strategic leadership and development for a team of buyers and planners, driving excellence in daily operations while advancing long-term process optimization and performance improvements
- Own MRP planning activities, including order management, reschedules, and exception handling
- Maintain and improve key planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, lot sizes)
- Reduce stockouts, excess inventory, and expediting through better planning discipline
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to drive cost savings and supplier performance
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, MOQs, and payment terms
- Manage supplier relationships and performance (OTD, quality, responsiveness)
- Partner with operations, engineering, and finance to align supply with business needs
- Identify risks, solve problems quickly, and implement long-term fixes-not just firefighting
- 5-8+ years in manufacturing, purchasing, planning, or supply chain
- Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Epicor, Oracle, etc.)
- Solid understanding of inventory planning (min/max, reorder points, service levels)
- Proven ability to negotiate and drive cost savings
- Experience improving inventory performance and supply reliability
- Strong analytical skills (Excel proficiency required)
- Ability to communicate clearly and work cross-functionally
- Fewer shortages and last-minute expedites
- Healthier inventory levels and improved turns
- Measurable cost savings and better supplier performance
- More stable, predictable planning and execution
- Heath, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Health Savings/Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Life & Supplemental Insurance
- 401(K) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Team Events
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