SOURCING SPECIALIST

Custom Truck One Source • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

Custom Truck One Source has changed the way the industry looks at specialized truck and heavy equipment solutions. With sales, rentals, aftermarket parts and service, equipment customization, remanufacturing, financing solutions, and asset disposal, our team of experts, vast equipment breadth and integrated network of locations across North America offer superior service and unmatched efficiency for our customers. Your success is what's next with Custom Truck One Source. The Sourcing Specialist will help and assist with day-to-day sourcing activities to include identifying and managing suppliers, to meet the company’s needs. This role involves conducting requests for quotes, research, and analysis of results. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, good negotiation capabilities, and a general understanding of sourcing strategies.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience as Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Specialist, Purchasing Agent or similar role.
• Must possess a good understanding of purchasing procedures & solid organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to sift through data and clearly communicate key findings and recommendations.
• Self-starter with ability to drive independent problem solving
• Proficient in MS Office 365 products

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or equivalent Manufacturing background in Sourcing or Supply Chain Function.

Responsibilities

• Execute defined Sourcing Strategies with preferred vendors via RFQ/RFI.
• Summarize RFQ/RFI packages to support business award decision process.
• Support Production Engineering Change Order process (ECO) with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with hot part expediting process.
• Assist with Vendor Management and scorecard alignment.
• Audit vendor invoicing, compliance with pricing agreements and purchase price variances.
• Assist in analyzing data to improve purchasing and services provided.
• Assist in the development and compliance with Purchasing policies and procedures.
• Assist with gathering data for all other general purchasing initiatives.

Benefits

• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Competitive Health Care
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays
• STD/ LTD
• Partner Discounts
• Investment in Employee Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees