GVW Group, LLC Careers - Strategic Sourcing Specialist-International

GVW Group • Highland Park, IL

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About The Position

At Autocar Parts, we fight for the customers' needs. We invest in and grow businesses that disrupt their industries by putting the customers' needs first. From big data to industrial manufacturing, we deliver tools that transform the work of the people that use them. We are privately owned and expect our team members to act with an owner mindset: Relentless about creating value for the customer. Dogged about finding efficiencies and eliminating waste. Standing arm in arm with the rest of the team until the job is done-and ready to do it again the next day, with a smile. It is not easy to do things differently. But we do it-because we are passionate about improving our business and the lives of the people who use our tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Proven track record of leading organizations and achieving results
• Strong technical background - either technical degree or significant hands-on experience
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or supply chain management, with a focus on international manufacturers
• Experience in utilizing fact-based data to drive decisions
• Self-starter and quick learner who requires minimal supervision and possesses good problem-solving skills
• Strong negotiation skills, market analysis, project management and proficiency in procurement software (e.g., NetSuite)
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to travel internationally as needed

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a sourcing strategy for items installed on autocar trucks, common parts, and private label that supports our Heavy-Duty Everything vision
• Identify, evaluate, and commercialize international manufacturers, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with contracts and agreements.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with international suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable terms.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements and company policies.
• Implement those strategies to source new parts at competitive prices which meet program targets.
• Forecast and manage costs of current parts
• Identify and execute cost reduction strategies
• Support internal and external customer need while building lasting relationships.
• Hold regular vendor reviews focused on tactical objectives of cost & service as well as strategic opportunities for growth and new products
• Partner with our truck manufacturing team to build joint agreements that support both OEM and aftermarket supply
• Develop contract terms that benefit Autocar's business needs and provide a competitive advantage
• Achieving annual cost reduction goals
• Lead the identification of new technologies, materials and components aligned with the company technical roadmap that will result in a competitive advantage for Autocar Parts

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision options
• 401K plan
• Incentive bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree