Sourcing Specialist

Company: Staffing Solutions Enterprises
Location: Euclid
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Staffing Solutions Enterprises along with our client, the leading global manufacturer of the highest quality welding, cutting, and joining solutions ranging from simple to complex, is looking for an experienced Sourcing Specialist to join their growing and evolving team. This is an onsite position with the potential of a hybrid schedule in the future. Compensation: $75,800 - 98,600Purpose of this position: To assume full responsibility, subject to specifications and company policies for the sourcing and overall supplier performance of specifically assigned spend categories. Job Description / Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for leading the sourcing, selecting and contract negotiations with global contract manufacturers of electronic components Demonstrated experience leading the EMS relationship throughout the supplier and product life cycle. Mastering supply chain principles to mitigate risk and unfavorable surprises is necessary.Must be able to identify and facilitate solutions with intercompany supply relationships. Bilingual, with fluency in Spanish and English is preferred but not necessaryPotential other focus areas include PPFR "Purchased Product for Resale", Automation, Environmental Solutions and other assignments as assigned.Interface closely with all relevant departments to identify product and suppliers that meet Lincoln expectations. In conjunction with commodity strategies, identify, evaluate, and develop qualified suppliers.Develop supply programs for changes in factory demand and inventory plan. Report key measurements and take corrective actions where necessary.Ensure quality, delivery and total cost objectives are met.Participate on cross-functional teams, including Production and Strategic Project teams Hands on experience in procure to pay system solutions like Ariba, or others.Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company's 2025 Strategy. Basic Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree is required. MS, MBA, or professional certifications such as CPSM or PMP, is a plus.Five to ten years procurement/materials/engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly with global EMS and electronic component supply chains.Must be familiar with a variety of product compliance and approval procedures. Demonstrated results in negotiating with suppliers or customers. Excellent analytical skills (understands cost analysis).Ability to read product specifications, with a good understanding of quality management systems and related product quality standards.Strong communication, interpersonal and written skills.Project management skills: capability to work in a team environment as team leader or team member. Ability to interface with external suppliers and travel on a global basis.Intermediate to advanced skills in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and basic skills in Access is a plus. Business systems expertise with ERP solutions. SAP is preferred.Support new systems implementation (e.g., SAP Ariba e-Auctions) and drive programs to exceed goals.Bilingual - speak fluent Spanish

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