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Senior Procurement Specialist, Sourcing

Location: USA - Mesa

Division: Solutions

Job Posting Title: Senior Procurement Specialist, Sourcing

Time Type: Full Time

Summary

The Senior Sourcing Specialist is responsible for leading sourcing activities and contributing to advanced sourcing initiatives across assigned suppliers, commodities, and client programs. This role emphasizes increased strategic ownership, supplier optimization, and cross-functional influence while maintaining oversight of key sourcing execution activities. This role may also interface directly with customers to support sourcing initiatives, project execution, and issue resolution. This position plays a critical role in advancing the organization's sourcing capabilities by driving cost savings, improving supplier performance, and mitigating risk through data-driven decision-making and market insight. It also contributes to the evolution of sourcing strategies toward a more structured, category-oriented approach and supports the development of future category management capabilities. Additionally, the Senior Sourcing Specialist provides mentorship and guidance to junior team members and supports the execution of complex sourcing initiatives that impact operational and financial performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Development
• Sourcing Execution & Supplier Management
• Strategic Support & Continuous Improvement
• Data, Reporting & Risk Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Customer Engagement & Project Support
• Leadership & Mentorship

Other Duties

Performs other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct supervisory responsibilities. Provides functional leadership and mentorship to junior team members.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline, or equivalent experience. Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Advanced knowledge of sourcing processes, including RFQ/RFP execution, supplier evaluation, and negotiation. Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis, cost modeling, and market assessment. Demonstrated ability to contribute to or develop sourcing and category strategies. Strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities. Ability to operate effectively in both tactical execution and evolving strategic environments. Effective communication and influencing skills across all levels of the organization. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage ambiguity and evolving processes. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment. Proven ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Computer Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis). Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and Procure-to-Pay platforms (Coupa, NetSuite).

Language Skills: English (verbal, reading, writing)

Mathematical Skills: Intermediate

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CIPS, or APICS. Experience supporting or participating in category management or strategic sourcing programs. Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environments.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. The employee also regularly lifts and/or moves objects up to 10 pounds. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Other Information

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

For this position, the expected base pay range is $68,000 $92,000/ Annual. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Information regarding DSV's benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at hr@us.dsv.com.