The Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for the procurement and purchasing of parts and materials for Milacron Extrusion machinery. Schedules, orders and coordinates delivery of parts and materials used in product manufacturing. This includes review of supply requirements, purchase requisitions, requests for quotes, purchase order creation, purchase order follow-up/expedite and receipt of material.

Work you will do:

• Follow the standard purchasing process to buy goods and services to ensure an adequate supply of standard items.
• Review and react to MRP messages to ensure a steady flow of materials.
• Align material supply with demand in order to maximize service level and minimize inventory.
• Execute PO's to MRP driven plan.
• Process purchase orders and review each for quantity, price, specification and delivery requirements.
• Update PO's with supplier confirmation information (delivery dates, quantities, etc.).
• Coordinate material deliveries to ensure on time delivery of the product.
• Expedite and/or research missing, late or incorrect orders.
• Monitor backordered materials and track delivery.
• Identify potential product shortages. Expedite delivery with suppliers.
• Discuss and resolve pricing, quality or delivery issues with management assistance.
• Research and resolve invoice issues.
• Maintain reorder points and min/max levels by SKU number.
• Participate in lean events and initiatives to support continuous improvement.
• Participate in annual physical inventory preparation, count and reconciliation.
• Administer interplant warehouse transfers.
• Complete miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Team:

This role will be a part of the Procurement/Supply Chain department and will report to the Purchasing Manager.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Minimum of 2-5 years of sourcing/purchasing experience is preferred

• Experience working with office equipment (fax machines, copiers, phone systems)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with ERP/ CRM systems (Oracle E1/ ServiceMax)

Who we are:

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose - Shape What Matters For Tomorrow - we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: .
EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".

Milacron:

Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating ("MRO") supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems. Milacron is an operating company of Hillenbrand.

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Who we are:

Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating ("MRO") supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.Milacron is a Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose - Shape What Matters For Tomorrow - we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.
EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".