SUMMARY:
Management Business Solutions (MBS) is seeking a Supply Chain Sourcing Specialist for a manufacturing client in Grand Rapids, MI. The ideal candidate will analyze company needs, conduct contract negotiation, and develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understands tax, duty and fee structures for several different countries that the company conducts business with.
- Develop annual cost reduction/avoidance programs and implement strategies that directly affect company financial results while optimizing company position in the marketplace.
- Maintain project schedules; proactively and consistently follow up on assignments to assure successful completion and prepare status reports.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements including matters of lead time, pricing, process and part capability requirements, part print level, extension clauses, cancellation clauses, payment terms and conditions, Inco terms, rebate programs, and penalty or reward clauses.
- Perform supplier evaluations to determine supplier capabilities, capacity and financial health. Maintain approved supplier listing.
- Gather quotes to compare and contrast for purchases. Track supplier performance and consolidate as much as possible.
- Establish improvement objectives and opportunities and work with supplier partners as needed to achieve those results.
- Tracks inventory using ERP software.
- Assists in the process to negotiate prices, terms, consignment programs and optimize stocking levels.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Experience in stamping manufacturing required
- Experience working in a high-quantity parts purchasing position required
- Familiarity with purchasing dies and gages
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint)
- Understanding of material market structure for manufacturing parts preferred
- Experience interacting both professionally and positively with internal and external customers