Strategic Sourcing Specialist

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Engineering or related.
• Minimum 1-year progressive challenging experience, in sourcing and procurement.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Procurement expertise: High level required to develop, implement, and publish category strategies that result in an aligned supply base to meet the needs of the business on a global basis. JDE experience a plus.
• Quantitative and analytical: Highly numerate and possess the ability to perform statistical quote analysis, to provide supply support for projects and new business opportunities.
• Strategic and analytical thinker: Make decisions with a long-term focus in a results-oriented environment.
• Organizational skills: Effectively prioritize assignments, manage workload, as well as manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-Oriented: Ability to focus extensively to produce high quality work.
• Problem-solving skills: Proven ability to identify and resolve problems.
• Critical thinking skills: Affinity for sourcing and resourcefulness in obtaining data and must be able to relate with abstract to make decisions in situations where complete information is not available.
• Communication skills: Strong written and oral communication abilities to perform job duties successfully, especially negotiating with suppliers.
• Team player: Possess the ability to work with cross functional teams and effectively in a team environment.
• Apt for Learning: Consistently demonstrate proven ability to learn and use necessary tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit 6+ hours a day.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to handle job related stress.
• Ability to learn, understand and explain our complex technical products.
• Interact with others in a focused, positive, courteous, respectful, and professional business-like manner.
• Regular attendance is an essential element of the job. Unplanned absences have the potential to impair the operation of the department and diminish effectiveness of the company.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It represents typical duties and criteria necessary to successfully fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Other duties may be required at the discretion of supervision or management.