Strategic Sourcing / Procurement Consultant

Strategic Procurement Consultant / Procurement Specialist

Location: Norwood, NJ
Work Schedule: On-site possible opportunity fir Hybrid
Assignment Length: Approximately 3-6 months, with potential to extend
Experience: Ideally 8–10+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management

Hourly Rate: Up to $85 depending on experience

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement Consultant for a high-impact consulting assignment focused on delivering immediate and measurable cost savings across a portfolio of raw materials and ingredients.

The ideal candidate will have 8–10+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, preferably within the Flavor & Fragrance, ingredients, specialty chemicals, chemical manufacturing, or related raw materials industries. Experience within the Flavor & Fragrance industry is a significant plus.

This individual must be highly skilled in supplier negotiations, cost analysis, competitive sourcing, and identifying opportunities to reduce costs without negatively impacting quality, supply continuity, or business operations.

This is a results-driven consulting assignment. The consultant will be expected to quickly assess supplier pricing, identify savings opportunities, negotiate improved terms, and demonstrate measurable results throughout the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive aggressive cost-reduction initiatives, with a goal of achieving approximately $1 million in savings within the first three months.

• Target approximately $250,000 in measurable savings during the first 30 days, with results evaluated every 30 days.

• Review current supplier pricing and identify immediate opportunities for savings and cost avoidance.

• Contact and negotiate with and potential suppliers using a company-provided supplier list.

• Conduct competitive pricing and cost comparisons across designated raw materials, ingredients, chemicals, and related commodities.

• Negotiate supplier pricing, terms, volume discounts, and other commercial opportunities to achieve sustainable savings.

• Develop strategies to mitigate future cost increases and improve long-term supplier economics.

• Analyze supplier quotes, pricing structures, historical costs, and market alternatives to identify sourcing opportunities.

• Challenge existing pricing and supplier arrangements and recommend alternative sourcing solutions where appropriate.

• Track, quantify, and document savings to clearly demonstrate the financial impact of procurement initiatives.

• Provide regular progress updates regarding savings achieved, opportunities in process, supplier negotiations, and projected financial impact.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing decisions balance cost, quality, availability, and supply continuity.

Pay Details: $65.00 to $85.00 per hour

Search managed by: Tracy Galarza

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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