Procurement and Supply Continuity Specialist - Senior

We are looking for a talented Procurement and Supply Continuity Specialist - Senior to join our team specializing in Purchasing in Columbus, IN.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Drive strategic sourcing decisions by conducting complex analyses that identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, reduce risk, and enhance overall supply chain performance.
• Strengthen collaboration between suppliers and manufacturing facilities by serving as a key communication link that ensures alignment on priorities, capacity, and delivery requirements.
• Influence business outcomes by preparing and presenting data-driven recommendations and alternative solutions to senior procurement and sourcing leadership.
• Improve operational consistency by evaluating sourcing procedures and ensuring procurement processes are applied effectively across the organization.
• Support supplier performance and business continuity through vendor management, market analysis, and proactive identification of sourcing risks and opportunities.
• Lead capacity management, delivery improvement, and issue resolution initiatives that help ensure uninterrupted supply and operational efficiency.
• Facilitate successful engineering releases and change management activities by coordinating stakeholders and minimizing supply chain disruptions during transitions.
• Develop team capability and organizational effectiveness by leading analytical projects, mentoring less experienced analysts, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and informed decision-making.

• Take initiative and act with urgency when addressing supplier, sourcing, capacity, and delivery challenges, driving issues to resolution and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Balance the needs of procurement, manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and business leaders to achieve outcomes that support both operational and strategic objectives.
• Apply strong negotiation skills to secure favorable agreements, manage supplier commitments, and achieve mutually beneficial solutions that support business goals.
• Leverage data analytics and problem-solving methodologies to identify trends, uncover root causes, develop actionable insights, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Navigate complex sourcing and supply chain challenges by evaluating multiple factors, managing conflicting priorities, and making sound business recommendations.
• Build productive supplier relationships while effectively managing conflict, performance expectations, capacity requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate expertise in procurement policies, procedures, ethics, and manufacturing processes to ensure compliant, efficient, and effective sourcing decisions.
• Lead projects and proactively mitigate supply base risks by strengthening supplier performance, improving supply continuity, supporting change management activities, and embracing diverse perspectives to drive better business outcomes.

• College, university, or equivalent degree in supply chain management or a related subject required.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

• Intermediate level of related work experience required