Sourcing Specialist

The Role

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist improves the supply chain or purchasing operations of a company or business. The job duties include working with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts and improving processes related to receiving parts and inventory. The goal is to reduce costs and improve delivery time for your company. This position often works with upper-level management to ensure that the supply chain remains in alignment with the needs of the company.

What you will be responsible for:

• Maintain a sourcing strategy on where to purchase, considering demand and supply situations, while minimizing risk and costs
• Purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.
• Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers
• Negotiate with suppliers on products, service levels, prices, and payment terms.
• Responsible for managing all supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources; forecast data, monitor and address supplier quality and delivery performance; track internal demand and material assets to optimize purchase.
• Cook up job requirements as needed with engineering and sales.
• Prepare Request for Quotations (RFQs) to obtain competitive bids from approved sources.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• Average 5 to 7 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in related industry.

What we offer YOU:

• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, Paid Time Off, and holidays.
• We help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
• We thrive on collaboration, embracing diversity of thought, and valuing every voice.
• We empower engaged individuals to grow, progress and carve their own paths within the company.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

See above.