Lead Sourcing Specialist Electronics
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Job Summary
Shift:1st shift
City:Solon
Swagelok Northeast Ohio USA
Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality Integrity Respect for the Individual Customer Focus Innovation and Continuous Improvement which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space down to the bottom of the ocean and everywhere in same dedication spans to our customers.
Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skillsyoull thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.
We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.
Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.
We hope youll consider joining our team.
Position Summary:
The Lead Sourcing Specialist is responsible for developing supplier relationships and leveraging expertise in the Electronics category to source products and services in alignment with business requirements objectives and Swageloks values. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and mature the organizations electronics category strategy while leading high-impact sourcing initiatives and supplier partnerships. The position requires competency across all aspects of the Strategic Sourcing Methodology and provides guidance to others in the development of sourcing strategies and supplier selection decisions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead the development of sourcing strategies and supplier selection decisions based on a thorough understanding of and the ability to effectively deploy the strategic sourcingmethodology.
Demonstrate the ability to lead all aspects of the negotiation process including strategy planning and negotiation executionfor high impact negotiations.
Demonstratea high levelofproficiencywhenrepresentingSwagelokand interfacing with other companies including their executive management.
Manage major part transition strategies from incumbent to new suppliers asrequiredwhile achieving inventory production operations and fulfillment strategyobjectives. Provide regular progress reports including reports/presentations to executive management on the implementation of sourcing strategies.
Developa thoroughexpertisefor assigned spend categories. Understand market trends and conditions and availability of capable suppliers.
Perform the duties and responsibilities of lower grade-level Sourcing Specialists asrequired including purchasing components/materials from new suppliers until receipt and acceptance of theinitialorders.
Provide leadership feedback and mentoring for developing Sourcing Specialists and project team associates.
Lead the development and implementation of special projects to enhance the performance of the department.
Lead supplier site visits and evaluate potential suppliers by assessing the facilities procedures business systems personnel quality financial delivery and manufacturing capabilities to ensure alignment with Swagelok expectations.
Other duties as assigned
Education and/or Work Experience Required:
:Bachelors degree in related field (purchasing marketing business engineering etc.) and10 or moreyears relevant work experience
Skills/Knowledge:
Demonstratedwiderange of highly developed sourcing related skills and knowledge including a thorough understanding of and the proven ability to effectively deploy the strategic sourcingmethodology.
Strong computer skills and a solid understanding of MRP/business systems.
Strong leadership skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Highly effective project management skills andproblem-solvingabilities.
Fully developed negotiation skills.
Advanced professional presence and business acumen with the ability to interact effectively with all levels within an organization.
Capable of successfully managing major complex sourcing projects with only general management oversight/guidance.
Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
- Working conditions associated with normal office environment.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g. computer telephone copier printer etc.).
- Ability to effectively communicate in both small and large groups and settings.
- Ability to traverse between multiple locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania as needed.
- Occasional domestic and/or international travel may be required.
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards.
Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness compensation retirement planning and supplemental rewards.
To apply:
1. Click Apply Now to the role of interest upload your resume and complete the application.
2. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.
Congratulations on taking the first step to Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.
Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race ethnicity creed color religion sex pregnancy pregnancy-related medical conditions age national origin or ancestry disability genetic information veteran/military status sexual orientation gender identity or other protected characteristic under federal state or local law.
Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 and Ohio state law.
This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time without any advanced notice for any reason or no reason.
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