Sourcing Operations Specialist I

Purpose Statement: Negotiate lowest total cost of ownership supply side component contracts for assigned commodities. Support sites in achieving customer satisfaction with associated cost quality delivery and working capital.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Prepare and execute RFQs: Contribute to the Global & Regional Request for Quote (RFQ) Process including quoting and repricing efforts to contribute to cost reduction with a focus on lowest total cost.
• Deliver site material escalation support through the parts expediting process (Plexpedite). Take swift action on part shortages so our manufacturing sites have the right parts to meet our customers needs.
• Perform Plexus agreement loading review and maintenance to ensure continuity of supply.
• Maintain data integrity by being detail oriented and tech savvy. Ensure clean data management to safeguard the operational metrics which allow for quality decision making and management.
• Optimize business processes with a LEAN mindset and an eye for continuous improvement. Drive out waste and downtime from sourcing tools processes and systems to increase team productivity and value.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelors degree. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.

Other Qualifications:

• Procurement supply chain distribution and logistics competence
• Strong experience driving KPIs
• Demonstrated commodity management expertise
• Ability to communicate at all levels within an organization
• Strong data analysis and Decision-making capabilities
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Project management experience

Physical Requirements:

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting comfortable temperatures and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk using a computer and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 40%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.