Job Summary
The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the procurement of materials, goods, and services for IEA in a timely and cost-effective manner while maintaining a positive working relationship with all suppliers. The Sourcing Specialist receives specific work assignments under general supervision and resolves most problems with limited supervisory assistance. This position works closely with operations, finance, engineering, quality, and new product development for any new RFQ sourcing initiatives. They will maintain a close working relationship with the Materials Management and Sales Departments so there is timely availability of product.
The Sourcing Specialist will partner with suppliers to ensure our supply needs are met. This position will set up new material masters in ERP system and rapidly process quotation requests with suppliers. This job includes researching and completing Requests for Quotes (RFQs). Completing these RFQs requires this individual to analyze customer and competitor data and to interpret specific part schematics and specs. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities
- Quote and negotiate pricing for: production components and tooling, new components, prototypes, piece pricing, lead times, freight costs, transportation, terms, and rebates
- Make supplier selections and follow through on all purchases throughout the product development process; expedite as needed.
- Distribute RFQ packages to existing and new suppliers to support new product development business growth
- Process purchase orders with a daily goal to achieve 100% supplier on-time delivery.
- Create and track purchase orders to suppliers for production tooling and pre-production components
- Create direct materials cost models: Evaluate and compare quotes, assist with pre-sourcing supplier decisions to complete the cost models
- Manage supplier relationships for the prototype and production supply base: Balance the needs and performance expectations of IEA
- Serve as liaison between the suppliers and all internal parties to ensure successful results
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Sales to ensure purchased materials meet specifications for production and customer requirements.
- Manage supplier contracts in a manner that ensures all requirements and special terms and conditions are met
- Support departmental and organizational goals and objectives: Support leadership through Continuous Improvement projects or other tasks aimed to achieve goals and objectives
- Set up new material masters in CSI and rapidly process quotation requests with suppliers
- Work with assigned Suppliers to drive improvement on the Supplier Scorecards
- Work with the Quality Department to ensure that plans of action are developed and implemented for improving poor performing suppliers and rewarding top performing suppliers
- Maintain and enhance strong partnerships with existing suppliers through excellent communication and collaborative approach in resolving issues and drive cost savings
- Visit and evaluate supplier’s technical and manufacturing capabilities
- Assist in vendor invoice reconciliation with global AP department
- Be the knowledge expert on assigned material categories guiding the organization on product usage and specifications
Requirements
- Proven excellence in written and oral communication; good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and communicate with all levels of the organization and suppliers.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm and a sense of urgency.
- Demonstrate high standards of personal integrity by keeping confidential information private, balancing ethics and honesty, and acting fairly and appropriately at all times.
- Exhibit dependability by working independently, taking ownership and accountability for meeting timelines, goals, and objectives through efficient workload management.
- Ability to develop strong, trusting business relationships with internal / external suppliers toward achieving department / company goals.
- Proactively support an atmosphere of teamwork by working collaboratively to meet team goals/objectives while respectfully appreciating other team members’ viewpoints.
- Able to: reach decisions, take a thoughtful approach when considering options, seek input from others, and make difficult decisions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Procurement: 3 years (Required)
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
- ERP systems: 3 years (Required)
- Sourcing: 3 years (Preferred)
- Contract negotiation: 3 years (Required)
- Supplier management: 3 years (Preferred)
- Communication skills: 3 years (Preferred)
- Quoting: 3 years (Preferred)
- Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Kenosha, WI 53144 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kenosha, WI 53144: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
