Distributor Sourcing Specialist
About The Position
As a member of the Strategic Category Management team, the Distributor Sourcing Specialist is primarily responsible for the planning and execution of various projects and continuous improvement efforts. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to on-boarding new preferred distributor (PDS) suppliers and supplier personnel, implementation of sourcing strategies, participation on cross-functional teams, and driving best practices. The Specialist may also assist with Distribution Sourcing Analyst responsibilities (PO placement and management, req management, etc.) as part of role’s scope. This position works closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders including Category Management and USD PDS Sourcing Managers. The successful candidate must have a working knowledge of procurement and be an effective project manager, problem solver, and communicator. Also, must be able to build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Requirements
- Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience
- Strong project management skills with a collaborative but results-driving demeanor
- Comfortable interfacing with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Ability to operate in a demanding and dynamic culture and work effectively in a team environment
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of procurement
- Effective project manager, problem solver, and communicator
- Ability to build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- Supply chain experience in BAE Systems Electronic Systems a plus
- Licensed Buyer in BAE Systems US Defense Oracle a plus
- Experience doing business with distributors a plus
- Six Sigma/Lean certification a plus
Responsibilities
- Planning and execution of various projects and continuous improvement efforts
- On-boarding new preferred distributor (PDS) suppliers and supplier personnel
- Implementation of sourcing strategies
- Participation on cross-functional teams
- Driving best practices
- Assisting with Distribution Sourcing Analyst responsibilities (PO placement and management, req management, etc.)
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- legal plan
- discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental leave
- military leave
- bereavement leave
- applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
