Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Innovation Starts With You

Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us.

Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.

**Candidates preferred in New Jersey, Indiana or Massachusetts 

Job Summary

The Indirect Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for the support of the strategic sourcing strategies for the following categories: Plant and Facility Industrial Products and Services, Material Handling Equipment, MRO and other materials and services to support Belden’s business in our Americas locations. This position requires an exceptional ability to develop relationships across the organization as well as with key suppliers to the company and to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders at all levels. This role is structured as a hybrid position, with the flexibility to work both from home and in a U.S. Belden facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key indirect spend categories, including MRO, facilities services, utilities, and other operational support areas.
• Analyze spend data, supplier performance metrics, and market trends to uncover cost-saving opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive overall value creation.
• Collaborate closely with plant operations teams to identify, prioritize, and implement cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end RFQ/RFP processes, including requirements gathering, proposal evaluation, and supplier selection based on cost, quality, service, and risk criteria.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and multi-site contracts to secure optimal value for the organization.
• Monitor contract lifecycles, track expiration dates, and lead timely renewal, renegotiation, or re-sourcing activities as needed.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure consistent performance, reliable delivery, and alignment with operational needs.
• Ensure full compliance with the company’s indirect procurement policies, legal standards, governance frameworks, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 20% as required for supplier visits, cross-functional collaboration, and regional initiatives.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, business or related fields.
• Five years of relevant experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Proven experience managing categories such as MRO, Facilities, etc.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and project management skills.
• Proficient in procurement systems and tools (Zycus, SAP, Coupa, Ariba or similar)
• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $74,600- $112,000 plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role.  This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and geographical location. 

Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

Let’s Create Possibilities Together.

Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you’ll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.