Sourcing Specialist
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This position oversees the strategic sourcing and management process of indirect materials services and may include developing sourcing strategies executing sourcing strategies monitoring market movements negotiating agreements working with a broad base of business groups and resolving issues with suppliers. Position may also work closely with the Sourcing Director or a Sr. Sourcing Specialist supporting more strategic complex or specialized categories.
Because this role involves access to confidential financial information the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.
Responsibilities
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
With direction from Sourcing Director develop and implement sourcing strategies and plans for assigned categories consistent with global commodity team strategies and all applicable Business Unit business operating plans and objectives.
Develop issue and analyze RFQs for assigned commodities or those areas directed by Sourcing Director.
Communicate to stakeholders sourcing strategies pricing and market conditions impacting supplies and services.
Support Marketings strategy and requirements.
Identify and develop new suppliers.
Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials and services.
Work with Sourcing Director to negotiate and implement sourcing agreements/contracts which help to increase supply assurance reduce risk and improve Sherwin-Williams competitive position in the market.
Forecast pricing on assigned categories to provide top management with key information for determining future pricing and budgetary impacts.
Management of established pricing (verification resolution of discrepancies etc.).
With assistance from Sourcing Director negotiate and resolve any claims or disputes concerning a suppliers performance on categories managed.
With assistance from Sourcing Director develop written category strategies for assigned categories.
Develop and implement cost savings projects and initiatives for assigned categories.
Work closely with stakeholders to ensure strategy alignment with total cost and assured supply and service.
Ensure compliance with department policies procedures and applicable laws rules and regulations.
Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Sourcing Supply Chain Management or other relevant specialization.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- 2 years of sourcing supply chain or relevant business experience.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the Unites States without company sponsorship now or in the future
- Must be a self-starter with an ability to work with minimal direction/supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred:
- 4 years successful Sourcing Supply Chain or related experience is desirable.
- Track record of increasing responsibility with strong performance and focus on cost savings contract negotiation and security of supply.
TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
- PC Skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Power Point Access)
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Preferred:
- Experience with COUPA
Travel: 10%
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- ATS
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- negotiation
- Contracts
- Recruiting
About Company
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purp ... View more
