Sourcing Specialist

Company Overview

C. F. MartinCo., Inc.® has been making the finest handcrafted acoustic guitars since 1833. For the biggest names and the most revered musical legends. For the pioneers, the rebels, and the dreamers. For anyone who cares about music and loves making it. There's a passion that runs through this organization. From our employees to our loyal customers to our business partners across the globe. This passion fuels our ambition to make the very best tools designed to help every artist share their music with the world for generations to come. Nearly 200 years of making great music and unleashing the artist within. And we're ready for the next 200. Want to come with us?

Summary Description:

Under the direction of the Procurement Manager, the Sourcing Specialist establishes and maintains a viable, efficient, and effective supply base for all purchased goods and services. The primary responsibility will be sourcing raw materials specific to the C. F. MartinCo., Inc., string business and items related to maintenance, repairs, and supplies.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the main liaison between C.F. MartinCo., Inc. (CFM) and suppliers.
• Plan, facilitate, and conduct supplier meetings with relevant parties involved in new/existing product sourcing or supplier qualification.
• Determine optimum number of suppliers for each commodity/product/service.
• Lead Company effort to establish alternate sources of supply for existing and new products.
• Ensure that appropriate product/service specifications are developed, including environmental, health and safety approvals.
• Maintain understanding of all relevant environmental initiatives and organizations.
• Remain current with changes in global material supplies and related laws and regulations.
• Ensure that the procurement process complies with all applicable laws, treaties, and conventions.
• Ensure adherence to CFM regulatory compliance processes and certification initiatives.
• Create purchase orders, obtaining approvals according to Company policy.
• Maintain and monitor strategic and critical inventories.
• Perform new and existing supplier qualification and certification audits.
• Prepare and distribute competitive bids and evaluate the results.
• Accurately record, maintain and report savings realized via association with new, existing or alternative sources, and contract negotiations.
• Prepare supply and service agreements and contracts.
• Maintain supplier performance reports and reviews regularly with suppliers.
• Resolve discrepancies / disputes with suppliers involving shipping, invoicing and quantity issues.
• Process Accounts Payable requests for advance payments, wire transfers and letters of credit.
• Maintain supplier manual.
• Attend and participate in relevant governmental and non-governmental organization meetings and conferences, when applicable.
• Represent the department at cross functional meetings as required.
• Determine material requirements by analyzing ERP system information.
• Determine quantities to order by balancing on-hand inventory, material requirements and quantity price breaks.
• Determine when to place Purchase Orders based on material availability and lead time.
• Place Purchase Orders for all required materials, supplies, resale items.
• Maintain records of supplier acknowledgements of Purchase Orders.
• Expedite orders placed to ensure timely delivery in accordance with Purchase Order terms and conditions.
• May require domestic and international travel to vendor locations and countries where materials are manufactured to support development of new and existing supply chains.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Treat coworkers and visitors equally without regard to race, age, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, marital status, arrest record, gender identity, veteran status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years' experience in a Buyer or related position
• Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills needed for dealing with internal customers, peers, and suppliers.
• Strong negotiating and cost saving skills.
• Computer proficiency
• Intermediate/advanced Excel skills
• ERP requirements generation experience
• ISM CPM, CPSM or CPIM training/certification required or obtained within 24 months

Core Competencies:

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Planning and Organization of Work
• Commitment to Personal Learning/Knowledge Growth