Join a dynamic team at the pulse of global markets, where we deliver innovative software and service solutions for essential financial reporting and capital markets transactions. At DFIN, we are a values-driven organization that empowers you to build a fulfilling career while bringing your authentic self to work every day. Our "Win as One" mentality ensures that our team's success is directly linked to Client, Shareholder and Employee Satisfaction. Recognized as one of AMERICA'S MOST LOVED WORKPLACES® for five consecutive years and a Built In Best Places to Work for six years, we are committed to our employees' total well-being. Enjoy competitive compensation, a flexible workplace, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Bring your passion and talents to DFIN - because being YOU thrives here. Summary: Reporting to the Director, Strategic Sourcing, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the procurement and strategic management of paper commodities across DFIN. This role drives cost savings, supplier performance, and operational excellence by overseeing the paper supplier portfolio, negotiating contracts, and leading cross-functional initiatives. The Specialist will play a key role in shaping sourcing strategies, optimizing supply chain processes, and supporting DFIN's commitment to quality, compliance, and sustainability. Responsibilities: • Develop, negotiate, and manage supplier agreements for paper, ensuring alignment with DFIN's business objectives and compliance standards.• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive cost reductions, secure long-term partnerships, and enhance supply chain stability.• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects, collaborating with teams across procurement, operations, and finance to deliver paper on time for critical press dates and production schedules.• Monitor and manage paper inventories at multiple supplier and warehouse locations, minimizing aging, value loss, and storage costs.• Conduct thorough RFP processes, supplier selection, and benchmarking to achieve cost targets and strategic goals.• Analyze market trends, supplier performance, and commodity risks to identify opportunities for efficiency gains and innovation.• Ensure all procurement activities comply with DFIN's policies, procedures, and contract management standards.• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of paper industry best practices, sustainability requirements, and supplier certifications (e.g., FSC, SFI/PEFC).• Support continuous improvement initiatives and provide actionable insights to enhance sourcing strategies and business operations. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; or equivalent experience.• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, paper sourcing, or supply chain management.• In-depth knowledge of the printing and paper industries, including paper manufacturing and paper mathematics.• Proven track record in supplier relationship management and contract negotiation.• Strong understanding of legal terminology, contract language, and contract redlining.• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.• Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to develop business cases and identify sourcing opportunities.• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, with a creative approach to achieving optimal results.• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office Suite.• Commitment to sustainability and compliance with supplier certification requirements. It is the policy of Donnelley Financial Solutions to select, place, and manage all its employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, actual or perceived disability, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected status. If you are a qualified individual w ith a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access jobs.dfinsolutions.com as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to talentacquisition@dfinsolutions.com . At DFIN, protecting your identity is a top priority. Please be aware of scammers impersonating DFIN recruiters. DFIN recruiters will never request personal information via email or text. You will only receive a text from us if you've already been in contact. All automated messages will come from talentacquisition@dfinsolutions.com . If you ever have doubts about the legitimacy of any communication from us, please do not hesitate to reach out for verification via talentacquisition@dfinsolutions.com (this email is for general TA questions and is not used for updates on your application status). #BI-Remote

• Own end-to-end vendor lifecycle processes and ensure consistent execution across teams • Handle the vendor onboarding, renewals, and compliance workflows • Coordinate with Legal, InfoSec, Finance and Business stakeholders to drive timely approvals • Monitor KPIs, SLAs, quality metrics, and capacity planning for vendor operations, and take necessary actions to drive improvements therein • Identify operational gaps and drive process improvements, automation, and standardization initiatives • Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal policy requirements • Review escalations and provide timely resolution to minimize business impact • Prepare and present operational dashboards, performance reports, and risk summaries to leadership • Support team members in vendor onboarding and renewal lifecycle. • Identify, prioritise and execute platform enhancements to further improve system efficiency and user experience • Prepare daily, weekly and monthly dashboards to present vendor onboarding and renewal data • Share process improvement ideas to improve process efficiency • Document repository collaboration and organisation (eg. Dropbox and Google Drive) • Operating with sensitivity and respect within difficult situations • Support team members in completing the day to day tasks and resolving queries identified during onboarding and renewal review process

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