Sourcing Agent White River Marine Group
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY:
White River Marine Group is seeking a Sourcing Agent responsible for executing sourcing activities for materials and components supporting multiple boat brands across our manufacturing network. This role supports sourcing strategies manages supplier relationships and drives cost effectiveness of direct materials. The Sourcing Agent works closely with engineering quality manufacturing procurement and suppliers to ensure a reliable cost-effective and high-quality supply chain.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supplier Management: Strengthen relationships with current suppliers. Discover evaluate and onboard new suppliers.
- Cost Management: Maintain system costs at high level of accuracy. Identify cost savings opportunities with an eye toward quality and delivery performance.
- Negotiation: Negotiate contracts pricing and payment terms while maintaining WRMG requirements for cost quality delivery and service.
- Market Analysis: Requires an awareness of market trends commodity and material prices and global developments leading to informed decisions.
- Quality: Collaborate with suppliers engineering and quality team to ensure materials and components meet WRMG quality standards.
- Reporting: Prepare reports on sourcing activities supplier performance commodities and market conditions for management review.
- Problem Resolution: Resolve issues related to supply chain disruptions supplier performance or material quality.
- ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Degree Required: Bachelors Degree
- Preferred Degree: Bachelors Degree relevant to material management purchasing activities preferred (if applicable)
- Certificate(s) or License(s):
- Years of experience: 1-4 years of experience related to material management sourcing and purchasing activities.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITY
- Strong attention to detail and high standards for personal performance
- Proficiently uses Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel for data analysis
- Experience using ERP/procurement systems (AS400 SAP Oracle Epicor or similar)
- Confident and professional communication style for supplier negotiations
- Strong problem-solving skills and a sense of urgency for results
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- 5% or as needed; Some travel may be required to support supplier quality program and ensure supplier compliance
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Regularly sits and does computer work.
Occasionally walks and stands.
Seldom/Never lifts up to 50 lbs.
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
Performs duties within scope of general company policies procedures and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies procedures and practices.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise our restaurants world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race color creed religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry citizenship status disability veteran status genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please visit your nearest location or contact us at
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Low Voltage
- Mechanic Experience
- caterpillar
- Electrical Experience
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Rigging
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Automotive Repair
- Service Technician Experience
- Heavy Lifting
- Troubleshooting
About Company
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