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Senior Sourcing Specialist

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
Work from: 
Arkansas (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field, 5+ years of sourcing experience.

Key responsabilities:

  • Lead projects in purchasing department
  • Conduct cost analysis and supplier evaluation
  • Manage supplier quality tracking system
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Job description

Job Details
Job Location:    Arkansas - Fayetteville, AR
Position Type:    Full Time
Salary Range:    Undisclosed
Description

MARSHALLTOWN, the leading manufacturer and distributor of construction tools is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist for our Fayetteville, Arkansas facility.

At MARSHALLTOWN, the Senior Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the management and execution of projects within the Supply Chain/Purchasing department. Improvement projects would focus on the areas of supplier quality, new supplier development and qualification, ERP system improvements, supply/demand modelling, logistics/transportation optimization, and supplier quality improvement.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead projects within the purchasing department including new supplier development, cost reduction, and process improvement

• Apply statistical knowledge to identify area’s for improvement within manufacturing processes in supply chain

• New & existing product sourcing

• Maintain accurate project schedules and communicate any issues in a timely manner to management.

• Cost based comparative analysis (Make vs Buy, Buy vs. Buy analysis)

• Evaluate supplier capabilities with respect to our business demands

• Perform inventory analysis & ERP process management (Safety Stock levels, Order Frequency, Order Quantity’s, etc.)

• Work closely with the product development group to ensure new products are brought to production with adequate supply chain consideration

• Manage Supplier Quality Issue Tracking system in MARSHALLTOWN and follow vendor related issues from creation to closure

• Identify discrepancies in product specifications and work with vendors to correct any issues

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related degree. 

• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related degree is a plus

5+ years related sourcing experience, required. Experience acquiring materials, components, and services needed for projects.  Experience working closely with the engineering and supply chain departments to analyze technical requirements, identify suitable suppliers, and negotiate contracts.

• Experience with steel, aluminum, wood and/or plastics manufacturing processes, required.

• Demonstrated history of problem solving and project management experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain processes

• Business system (ERP/MRP) experience a plus

• Strong spreadsheet and database knowledge

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required

• Ability to consult and interact with suppliers and internal teams from product development, manufacturing, marketing, finance, and suppliers

• This is not a remote work position. Some domestic and international travel will be required. (Less than 20%)

 

MARSHALLTOWN offers comprehensive total rewards packages to include competitive wages, matching 401(k) retirement plans, dental, Traditional and High Deductible Health Plans with employer HSA contributions, immediate vacation eligibility, just to name a few.

MARSHALLTOWN is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.

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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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