Associate Sourcing Specialist

Graco Inc. • Minneapolis, MN

50d • Onsite

About The Position

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life. This role is currently based at our Minneapolis office and will transition to our new headquarters in Dayton, MN, in 2027. Provides purchasing support to factories by ensuring all required materials are procured in a timely and cost effective manner. Assists in the management of all aspects of Graco's global sourcing strategy. To ensure annual improvement in the total cost, quality, and service for the assigned commodities. Implement a procurement process to meet specific needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field; Supply Chain Management preferred
• Up to 2 years purchasing or manufacturing related experience.
• Basic knowledge of purchasing practices.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

Responsibilities

• Locate and evaluate sources (capability, capacity, market constraints) for assigned categories/ commodities (20%).
• Review competitive proposals (15%).
• Support new supplier qualification and new product development activities as required, to include supplier visits and audits (20%).
• Place and enter purchase orders as required (5%).
• Keep current on new market trends and materials information (5%).
• Maintain order quantities based on established formulas (10%).
• Support cost reduction, lead time reduction and improve inventory turns (25%).
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities.
• Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees