Sourcing Specialist

Description

The Sourcing Specialist will support in the development and implementation of commodity / supply chain activities that significantly contributes to year over year sales growth and operational improvement through Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) sourcing process. Primary responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, analyzing, and executing sourcing activities and projects which solve problems and improve supply chain metrics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Part of the global sourcing team supporting the sourcing of cluster of procurement categories at a global and regional level.   
• Supports new supplier development and cost reduction projects across the categories assigned at a global and regional level.
• Serves as an extension of the core team that implements best practice standardization in terms of sourcing processes, procurement   market strategies, supplier strategies and risk mitigation.
• Maintains subject matter understanding specific to   assigned categories: procurement market, commodity markets, cost driver and   risk mitigation.
• Supports Strategic Sourcing Managers to source products and services, assist supplier audits, negotiate tooling and pricing, write   contracts, perform value analysis to ensure supplier contract and timeline   compliance.
• Assist in improving supplier performance metrics and   scorecards.
• Working within the category cluster/team, this role is responsible for executing projects, analysis, and necessary tasks to deliver   the team’s sourcing strategy to key stakeholders that includes engineering,   sales, operations, quality etc. 
• Lead assigned analysis, projects, and execute actions in order to make improvements in total cost including terms, freight, unit   cost, quality improvement and inventory reduction.
• Analyze and report on global commodity indexes and   macro-environment trends to ensure uninterrupted flow of product at current   or better cost.
• Visit suppliers for continuous improvement and project execution in partnership with the Strategic Sourcing Manager.
•  Performs other duties as assigned. 

What We Offer:  

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30 hours/week. 
• Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA. 
• Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance. 
• Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance. 
• 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one. 
• Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education. 
• Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical. 
• Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points. 
• Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment. 
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one. 
• Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family. 

Ready to Join Us? If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and let’s build something amazing together. 

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity 

We value people as individuals with different backgrounds and believe that having a variety of perspectives is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe to share their ideas and concerns without fear of negative consequences. By valuing differences, we create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

Notification to Agencies: CentroMotion and its affiliated companies (Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power-Packer, and Weasler Engineering) do not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Please do not send resumes to CentroMotion employees. CentroMotion is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions. 

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field 
• CPIM and or equivalent professional certification will be an advantage
• Travel Requirements – 10% domestic 

Experience: 

• Prefer Five (5) years experience, or equivalent education and experience,  in supporting the sourcing of raw materials, manufactured components, mechanical equipment or components, services and purchased complete items. 
• Understanding of procurement category management with strong understanding on cost reduction, procurement market and supplier strategy, risk mitigation and contracts setting.
• Basic understanding of commodity markets in a global supply chain environment: steel, aluminum, copper, plastics, paper etc.
• Desired prior experience of working within a global team and global category management setting.
• Strong project management experience: able to independently drive new supplier sourcing and or cost reduction initiatives and meet key sourcing objectives in a timely manner under the direction of a Strategic Sourcing Manager.
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing processes, metal cutting, casting, machining, plastic injection molding, metal fabrication, and electronics.
• Demonstrated experience reading engineering drawings and specifications will be an advantage.
• Basic experience in global and comprehensive supplier relationship management and advanced negotiation techniques.
• Data analysis, problem solving and reporting skill sets.
• Experience working in global supply environment and with international suppliers or colleagues.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills, self-motivated and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, ISO and 6-sigma disciplines, training and experience will be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle, QAD, Fourth Shift etc will be an advantage.

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Service (Internal/External) – Strong internal and external customer focus. Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Meets customer commitments in a timely manner.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex r diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully to develop alternative solutions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. Sets goals and objectives.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demand and responds to challenges positively.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. 
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality, listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things. Maintains confidentiality of all payrolls, medical, benefit and employee related information.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Only those present in a normal office setting; no known significant hazards. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasional trips to manufacturing areas will be required, and occasional travel for company business is also required. The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation describes and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation.