Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Holland, MI
Haworth
Holland, MI, USA
Posted on Dec 6, 2025
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Job Title: Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Holland, MI
Posting Start Date: 11/25/25
Join the Future of Workspace Innovation at Haworth
Are you ready to shape the future of how people work, live, and thrive? At Haworth, we're not just creating furniture – we're revolutionizing the way the world interacts with spaces. As a global pioneer in workspace design since 1948, we've been pushing boundaries and redefining possibilities for over seven decades.
We're looking for visionaries like you to help write the next chapter of our story.
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Job Overview
We are currently looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our team in Holland, MI.
As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will:
Execute supply chain strategy. Identifies supplier quality, delivery, and service issues. Monitors supplier corrective action and coordinates supplier development. Identifies and eliminates waste from supply chain. May develop and manage sources of supply for medium-risk commodities. Assists with development of supply chain sourcing strategy and manages supplier alliances for commodities, including supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing supplier performance and relationship management.
Essential Functions
- Analyze Supplier Performance: Utilize Haworth systems to analyze supplier performance, identify areas for improvement, initiate corrective actions, and track the effectiveness of those actions.
- Assist in Developing Selection Criteria: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop supplier selection criteria, negotiate favorable contract terms for major commodities, evaluate potential suppliers (including conducting site visits), and ensure overall supply chain performance.
- Assist in Developing Commodity Supply Strategies: Contribute to the development of comprehensive commodity supply strategies by analyzing market trends, benchmarking against industry best practices, and gathering feedback from relevant stakeholders.
- Assist in Sourcing and Procuring Materials: Provide support in sourcing and procuring materials, equipment, and services from global suppliers to meet Haworth's quality, delivery, and cost requirements.
- Exercise Effective Use of Company Funds: Make cost-effective purchasing decisions, ensuring the responsible use of company funds while adhering to established company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Facilitate Supplier Involvement: Engage suppliers in new product development processes, involve them in cost reduction initiatives, and actively participate in or lead continuous improvement and cross-functional projects.
- Maintain a Database and Generate Contracts: Maintain an up-to-date supplier database, generate purchase order contracts using Haworth systems, and utilize spreadsheet software to analyze and evaluate relevant data.
- Must be able to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.
- Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
- Performs other duties within scope as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or similar field of study.
- Minimum 2 years experience in Supply Chain.
- Applicants must be able to work in Holland, MI without relocation assistance.
- Applicants must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for this position.
- Associate's Degree plus 2 years related experience OR 4 years related experience if no post-secondary education
- Military Equivalency at www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years experience directly in procurement and strategic sourcing preferred.
- Experience in the textile and laminate commodity space.
- Exposure to New Product Introduction (NPI) processes within supply chain operations or experience supporting product launch projects.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and procurement tools.
- Advanced Excel and Data Analytics skills (PowerBi or similar).
- Experience in supplier negotiation, cost analysis, and contract management.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships with product line management, engineering, quality, operations teams, and external customers.
- Experience in automotive or the furniture industry.
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Design your future with Haworth
Headquartered in Holland Michigan, Haworth is a family-owned global powerhouse at the forefront of innovation and sustainable design in the workspace interiors industry. Here, you'll have access to state-of-the-art resources, collaborate with cross-functional teams of passionate innovators, and experience a blend of global reach with personal growth opportunities. Whether you're developing new manufacturing processes, implementing smart factory solutions, or designing tomorrow's workspace solutions, you'll be empowered to make a lasting impact while growing your career.
We believe in the power of collaboration and strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference. Your hard work, dedication, and talent are the foundation of our success and enable us to build meaningful connections with our customers and each other.
At Haworth, members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment:
- 20 Days Paid Time Off: Plus, the option to buy up to 5 extra days.
- Health Benefits: Priority Health Medical options, Delta Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401k Match: Contribute 6% of your annual salary, and Haworth will match 7%.
- Insurance Coverage: Company-provided Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Volunteer Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Zero Waste to Landfill
Haworth Values
At Haworth, we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers.
We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Members. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.
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EEO / ADA Statement
As an EEO employer, Haworth will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people.
Haworth's AAP programs are available for applicant review. Requests can be made to your Recruiter to review during regular business hours.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
If you have questions about any of the above policies, or if you require an ADA accommodation in the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team at (616)-393-1600.
Req Id: 21208
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