Sourcing Specialist II
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Job Location:
Wilmington, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Responsibilities
Drive procurement activities on assignedprojectsto deliver a competitive advantage within the North American market and apply advanced sourcing and procurement best practices towards operational excellence.
Conduct RFQs negotiate pricing and contractual terms.
Issue purchase orders and actively support the full procure to-pay cycle.
Maintain full compliance with all applicable regulations when purchasing for U.S. Government and defense-related programs.
Follow-up PO acknowledgement delivery status and solve delivery problems and schedule changes. Keep ERP system updated to reflect any change.
Ensure all invoices are received promptly to support accurate processing and cash-flow management.
Facilitate the resolution of AP logistics and customs issues related to purchase orders.
Improve key performance metrics for NA region such as on-time delivery savings against budget year-over-year deflation payment terms cost of failure and liquidated damage claims related to suppliers delays.
Develop reports analyze spend and apply sourcing and procurement methodologies to identify opportunities for cost-reduction and cash flows improvements.
Resolve contractual and supplier disputes where they occur protecting the interests of the business and engaging legal Business Partners where required.
Develop a strong relationship with Engineering Operations Finance Project Management Quality and other internal and external stakeholders.
Lead and maintain meetings reviews and communicate about project status.
Effectively collaborate with regional stakeholders and global sourcing members to interpret requirements define develop and implement sourcing and procurement strategies to further enhance business performance and outcomes.
Required Qualifications
Flexibility to travel up to 10% supporting both domestic and international business needs
Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college in business related areas.
Minimum of 2 years experience in commercial sourcing procurement supplier management and contract negotiation or 1 year experience plus MBA / masters degree in relevant field
Experience in purchase order execution
Ability to be proactive and negotiate with vendors/supplies when needed
Fundamental knowledge of sourcing and procurement process
Desired Characteristics
Following up and expediting procurement process from purchase to delivery
Solid M/S office skills including excel formulas v-look up and pivot table knowledge.
Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation and report preparation skills.
Excellent negotiation and analytical skills with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Ability to execute sourcing and procurement tasks across multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to assess supplier technical capability supplier capacity and develop new suppliers.
Data analysis skills
Knowledge of SAP.
Essential Responsibilities
Drive procurement activities on assignedprojectsto deliver a competitive advantage within the North American market and apply advanced sourcing and procurement best practices towards operational excellence.
Conduct RFQs negotiate pricing and contractual terms.
Issue purchase orders and actively support the full procure to-pay cycle.
Maintain full compliance with all applicable regulations when purchasing for U.S. Government and defense-related programs.
Follow-up PO acknowledgement delivery status and solve delivery problems and schedule changes. Keep ERP system updated to reflect any change.
Ensure all invoices are received promptly to support accurate processing and cash-flow management.
Facilitate the resolution of AP logistics and customs issues related to purchase orders.
Improve key performance metrics for NA region such as on-time delivery savings against budget year-over-year deflation payment terms cost of failure and liquidated damage claims related to suppliers delays.
Develop reports analyze spend and apply sourcing and procurement methodologies to identify opportunities for cost-reduction and cash flows improvements.
Resolve contractual and supplier disputes where they occur protecting the interests of the business and engaging legal Business Partners where required.
Develop a strong relationship with Engineering Operations Finance Project Management Quality and other internal and external stakeholders.
Lead and maintain meetings reviews and communicate about project status.
Effectively collaborate with regional stakeholders and global sourcing members to interpret requirements define develop and implement sourcing and procurement strategies to further enhance business performance and outcomes.
Required Qualifications
Flexibility to travel up to 10% supporting both domestic and international business needs
Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college in business related areas.
Minimum of 2 years experience in commercial sourcing procurement supplier management and contract negotiation or 1 year experience plus MBA / masters degree in relevant field
Experience in purchase order execution
Ability to be proactive and negotiate with vendors/supplies when needed
Fundamental knowledge of sourcing and procurement process
Desired Characteristics
Following up and expediting procurement process from purchase to delivery
Solid M/S office skills including excel formulas v-look up and pivot table knowledge.
Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation and report preparation skills.
Excellent negotiation and analytical skills with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Ability to execute sourcing and procurement tasks across multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to assess supplier technical capability supplier capacity and develop new suppliers.
Data analysis skills
Knowledge of SAP.
Required Skills:
SAP
