Sourcing Expert

SupplyCore•Rockford, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Sourcing Expert, you are responsible for processing and completing material request quotes by working with various associates, our existing supply chain, and identifying new suppliers. You will identify any potential scope and contract violations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience in procurement or supply chain, helpful. May include military personnel who have been formerly training or have relevant experience in lieu of civilian experience.
Applicants are required to hold U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (green card holders).
Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to talk and conduct business in a confident, articulate, and professional manner.
Highly meticulous and organized with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously with different requirements, adhering to deadlines.
Strong attention to detail is needed. Ability to review and understand multiple contracts and different requirements.
Self-driven and proactive in nature with a strong sense of accountability that takes initiative to complete tasks under minimal supervision.
Ability to be agile and resourceful and use critical thinking to find creative solutions to customer challenges.
Demonstrates strong team building qualities such as assisting team members and collaborating with internal departments of varying levels of expertise, when necessary.
PC proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Applicants are required to hole U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (green card holdersP

Responsibilities

Research and source items to fulfill customer requests.
Build a general understanding of products, commodities, and contract scope.
Work with department personnel to identify and escalate possible sourcing issues.
Partner with department personnel to answer questions, concerns, and resolve any issues.
With guidance, negotiate and establish pricing, terms, and conditions, and build key supplier relationships.
Review supplier score cards to evaluate supplier performance prior to solicitation.
Assist department personnel in resolution of trouble tickets, post order.
Participate in ongoing department training to stay aware of process changes and new systems.