ICON

Strategic Sourcing Specialist II

Austin, Texas, United States · Mid · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 55 days ago

Data AnalysisJiraConfluenceNegotiationForecastingExcelSupply ChainProcurementERPCommunicationCollaborationNetSuiteDemand Planning

About the role

This high-impact role will be central to the success of our Titan program, with responsibilities spanning material operations, process mapping, vendor discovery, and new product introduction.
The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation, deep experience in supplier lifecycle management, and a track record of minimizing sole-source risk while accelerating speed, scale, and cost efficiency.

Lead strategic sourcing and procurement of raw materials and consumables with a focus on cost optimization and risk mitigation.
Conduct localized vendor sourcing and outreach to identify and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance to support new print systems and market expansion.
Support regional New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to meet development timelines, production readiness,and deployment to the field.
Support material control and delivery systems to ensure a timely and accurate flow of materials throughout the testing and production process.
Evaluate market feasibility of an evolving material delivery business model by analyzing operational, financial, and logistical factors to support strategic decision-making.
Support and enhance supply/demand forecasting processes to ensure accurate internal and external capacity planning across all raw materials and consumables.
Establish supplier selection criteria and manage the RFQ process in close collaboration with Material Science and Engineering.
Manage supplier lifecycle processes including qualification, onboarding, readiness planning, and performance tracking.
Resolve supplier-related issues impacting production schedules, including quality, lead time, and capacity challenges.
Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team, including Supply Chain Managers and Purchasing Specialists.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience in supply chain management within high-velocity industries.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and supply chain modeling.

Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
Familiarity with systems such as Jira, Confluence, and ERP/MRP platforms, specifically with Netsuite integration and training.
Experience with construction raw material operations, sourcing, and production.
ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment.
Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications.
Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application.
ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third-party agency without a prior agreement with ICON.

Your work will directly influence cost optimization, supplier performance, and product quality.
This position is based at ICON's Austin, TX campus and reports to the Director of Supply Chain and Material Operations.

Develop and execute material supply strategies that align with cost targets and ICON's long-term vision.

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