Sourcing Specialist
About The Position
ASR International Corp is seeking a contractor Sourcing Specialist with experience in a manufacturing environment. The role is based at a facility in Claremore, Oklahoma, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The contract may last up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension. The specialist will place and follow up on purchase orders, maintain supplier relationships to support order execution, manage order issues and schedule changes, and expedite orders. The role also includes identifying and addressing parts shortages, updating the ERP system, supporting special projects involving purchase orders, process improvement, and supply continuity, and communicating order status, shortages, and supplier delivery performance to colleagues and the business. Applicants need at least four years of sourcing or procurement experience and a bachelor's degree, or a high school diploma/GED with equivalent sourcing experience. Experience with direct materials in manufacturing, expediting, and shortage management is required. SAP purchasing/MM experience is strongly preferred. The position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, cross-functional communication comfort, Excel proficiency, leadership and problem-solving skills, self-direction, and the ability to work independently. Outside processing experience is a plus. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Candidacy is subject to customer approval and required background-check clearance; required security clearances, if applicable, must be obtained and maintained.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience in a sourcing or procurement role.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with equivalent sourcing experience.
- Experience with direct materials in a manufacturing environment, including expediting and shortage management.
- Comfort communicating cross-functionally.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Self-starter who can work independently.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Nice To Haves
- SAP experience in purchasing/MM is strongly preferred.
- Outside processing experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Place purchase orders and follow up on them.
- Manage supplier relationships to support purchase-order execution.
- Manage order problems and schedule changes.
- Expedite purchase orders and help address parts shortages by communicating shortages proactively and driving solutions.
- Update the ERP system.
- Support special projects involving purchase-order management, process improvement, and supply continuity.
- Communicate order status, shortages, and supplier delivery performance to colleagues and the business.
Benefits
- Excellent compensation package.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off and sick days.
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan.
