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Sourcing Specialist

USG Corporation · Chicago, Illinois, US

Sourcing Specialist Role Description Position Overview The Sourcing Analyst plays a key role in executing sourcing strategies for raw materials that support...

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Sourcing Specialist Role Description Position Overview: The Sourcing Analyst plays a key role in executing sourcing strategies for raw materials that support operations across the United States and Canada. This role partners closely with our business stakeholders, manufacturing, supply chain planning, and suppliers to ensure reliable supply, competitive cost structures, and strong supplier performance. The Sourcing Analyst manages multiple commodity and strategic categories, supports contract negotiations, analyzes supply markets, and drives continuous improvement initiatives that reduce cost while maintaining or improving quality and service. The role is part of a collaborative Strategic Sourcing team and offers exposure to complex, high-impact categories within a manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop & execute sourcing strategies for 10–15 commodity categories , representing approximately $100M in annual spend. Partner with internal stakeholders to drive cost reduction, supply reliability, and operational efficiency. Analyze global and regional supply markets, including competitive dynamics, availability constraints, and pricing trends. Support contract negotia...