Sourcing Specialist - Direct Purchasing

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Job Duties

• Strategic Sourcing Plans (Category Strategies) Implementation - Review pre-developed category strategies and collaborate with peers to ensure Purchasing activities and projects are in accordance with plans.  Collaborate in developing the strategies for regional or local spend categories.  Conduct supplier approval, improvement actions, onboarding and elimination tasks. Assist with new product introductions, phase in/out of components, product changes, and following tasks through to successful completion without interruption of supply or compromises to product quality.   Provide clear and concise communications via all methods to stakeholders and suppliers.
• Existing Supplier Relationship and Associated Risk Mitigation - Maintain and monitor relationships with assigned suppliers in accordance with policies and procedure
• Price Controls, Cost Savings Projects and Request for Quotations Review - Review annual spends with the Purchasing Analyst, Subsidiary and Branch Purchasing personnel and a Commodity/Category Manager to develop cost savings projects and priorities
• Materials, Components, Processes, Assemblies & Equipment Development and Qualification - Keep up and ensure accuracy of supplier information in the approved supplier list (ASL) and other systems. Conduct business in compliance with the Company quality management system (QMS) inclusive of all Purchasing specific policies and procedures. Work with internal departments and Suppliers to eradicate existing part problems and supply risks. Lead supplier development activities and the review of results. Review drawings, specifications, inspection requirements and qualification documents i to develop a Crown Production Part Approval System (CPPAS). Submit product change requests (PCR’s), temporary deviation notices (TDN’s) and engineering orders (EO’s)
• Prices, Terms, Statements of Work, Technical Requirements and Contract Negotiations - Prepare and plan for negotiations with suppliers. Negotiations for Price, Payment Terms, Legal Terms, Statements of Work, Levels of Effort, Costs, Technical Specifications, Logistics, Risk Sharing, Warranty, Services, Letters of Intent, Memorandum’s of Understanding and Contracts. Keep current complete and accurate pricing data in the Company system
• Replenishment Strategies Implementation - Implement enablement of the company’s e-procurement solution for assigned suppliers. Ensure optimal replenishment strategies are in place for each purchased item. Ensure smooth implementation and follow through to achieve increased turns, flexibility and reduced inventory.  Train and coach internal users for optimal use of e-procurement solution, supplier selection and purchase strategy compliance
• Miscellaneous - Attend and lead meetings. Prepare periodic reports. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-4 years related experience
• Bachelor's degree (Business, Supply Chain or Engineering)
  • • Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
• Frequent travel (6-20%) & Occasional overnight stays (0-5%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Interpersonal, teamwork and negotiation aptitude skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Manufacturing Engineering or other technical experience. 
• CPSM and APICS training are also preferred.