Job Overview
This role is responsible for leading the sourcing of materials and services to support the production of high-quality products.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute long-term strategies that optimize our position in terms of quality, cycle/response time, technology, risk, and total cost.
* Maintain and promote strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality of goods and services.
* Provide project management and sourcing expertise to commodity teams to facilitate the development and execution of strategic plans.
* Analyze supplier delivery data to identify root causes of production continuity events and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
* Mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions and leverage technology and purchasing power to improve processes and systems.
About This Role
This Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be based at a manufacturing site and will work closely with site operations, planning, quality, and finance organizations to resolve supply-related issues.
Come for a job, stay for a career. Meet customer expectations by striving for the highest possible reliability and quality in our products, processes, and systems.
This role requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
Responsibilities
1. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality of goods and services.
2. Provide project management and sourcing expertise to commodity teams to facilitate the development and execution of strategic plans.
3. Analyze supplier delivery data to identify root causes of production continuity events and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
4. Mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions and leverage technology and purchasing power to improve processes and systems.
5. Support daily stand-up meetings and tier meetings to ensure effective communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Qualifications and Skills
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
* Able to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
* Strong relationship-building skills to maintain and promote strong relationships with suppliers.
* Project management skills to facilitate the development and execution of strategic plans.
* Familiarity with supply chain management principles and practices.
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
* A comprehensive health insurance plan.
* A 401(k) retirement savings plan.
* Flexible paid time off policy.
Additional Information
This role may require occasional travel to meet with suppliers or attend industry events. You will also have access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
Please note that all applications must be submitted through our online application system. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.