Strategic Sourcing Specialist

About the job

I. Job Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for reducing the overall cost of externally purchased materials, goods and services while maintaining or improving quality and service delivery using the strategic sourcing process to identify and eliminate waste and inefficiencies upstream and downstream in the supply chain for one or more spend categories or subcategories. This role is also responsible for on-going category management for assigned categories or subcategories.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• In-depth knowledge of the company’s primary businesses as they relate to the categories assigned.
• Analyze and understand the company’s historical spending patterns for assigned spend categories or subcategories
• Establish and facilitate cross-functional teams to determine requirements and participate in the overall sourcing process as Subject Matter Experts, stakeholder representatives, etc.
• Analyze and understand the market for potential solutions to satisfy the requirements identified
• Develop sourcing strategies and tactics based on the empirical results of the requirements and market analysis, for low to medium complexity sourcing events, that will result in the best overall value and TCO for the company
• Present sourcing strategy and tactics recommendations to supply chain leadership, and key stakeholders
• Execute the sourcing strategy and tactics to select the source. This may include: development of RFPs, use of eSourcing tools, bid evaluations, supplier evaluation, development of negotiation strategy, negotiation documents, supplier performance metrics, and contracts.
• Present results of the source selection process to supply chain leadership and key stakeholders
• Develop a detailed implementation plan that includes: the transition process and timing, communication plan identifying purpose, target audiences, key messages, frequency, duration, delivery medium(s), responsibilities, schedule, program utilization and user satisfaction metrics
• Develop and document savings calculations and any other impact metrics
• Determine reporting frequency and report savings
• Ongoing management of suppliers in assigned spend categories
• Ongoing collaboration with suppliers and internal users to continuously improve the supply chain (up and down stream)
• Ongoing contract management, program utilization tracking and reporting, internal requirements monitoring and market dynamics monitoring

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or a technical field, or in lieu of
• High School Diploma or GED
• 4 years of relevant experience.
• 3 years experience in a supply chain related position with category spend responsibility of $10M or greater (in addition to education requirement).

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Health Services\CPM - Certification By The Institute For Supply Management
• Health Services\CPMSM - Certified Professional Medical Services Management

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

V. Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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About Us

ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  * WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. *

For Canada:  * WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation. *

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 2354470
• Job Category: Supply Chain and Logistics
• Posting Date: 2026-10-05
• Apply Before: 2026-10-07
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 800 CAPITOL ST STE 3000, HOUSTON, TX, 77002, US (Hybrid)