Sourcing Specialist

Hapco•Abingdon, VA

14d

About The Position

The Sourcing Specialist will lead efforts in exploring, initiating, developing, and validating opportunities in cost saving, supply chain risk mitigation , quality improvements and other supply chain related opportunities. The individual in this role will act as both the business and the technical interface between suppliers and development/manufacturing engineers to optimize the supply chain. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Participate in the management of suppliers. Develop and help suppliers meet Hapco quality requirements. · Work on sourcing projects to improve pricing, delivery, quality, and design. · Perform the Request-For-Quotation (RFQ) process, analyze Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), obtain cost breakdowns, and perform analysis. · Develop negotiation strategies and conduct supplier negotiations. · Conduct product sample inspection to ensure quality. · Place, track and expedite purchase orders (PO). · Approximately 20% travel time may include international. · Ability to continually prioritize tasks to be completed as requires. · Work effectively to identify and resolve problems or issues. · Carry out departmental goals consistent with corporate strategic goals. · Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision. · Comply with all company rules, safety policies and procedures. · Self-starter and multi-task oriented. Able to work independently, as-well-as with others, as needed. · Other duties as assigned. · IMPORTANT: o Any employee who does not understand any portion of the job description for this position needs to bring that fact to their manager’s attention so they can provide further work performance or safety instructions, as needed. · This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities which are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, at any time, with or without notice.

Requirements

Procurement experience is required.
Bachelor’s degree in administration, logistics, supply chain, or related field is preferred, or a minimum of 3-5 years related experience.
Exposure to commodity sourcing and production of multiple product categories. Proven track record of effectively communicating with manufacturers.
Solid work ethic and willingness to learn and excel by actions and analytical attributes.
Use analytical skills to interpret data, including root cause analysis.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Must understand Excel formula and functions.
2 years’ experience in manufacturing facilities. Basic understanding of various production processes, ex. metal fabrication, casting.
Read and interpret technical drawings.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to follow and give verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision.
Well organized and detail oriented.
Able to function in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Work well in team environment.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively one-on-one or in group situations with customers, suppliers, contractors, executive staff members and co-workers; utilizing methods to include, but not limited to verbal presentations or conversations plus telephone and email communications.
Ability to apply common sense understanding while carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form plus the ability to create and interpret documents correctly.
Possess the ability to deal with problems involving several variables in various situations.

Responsibilities

Participate in the management of suppliers.
Develop and help suppliers meet Hapco quality requirements.
Work on sourcing projects to improve pricing, delivery, quality, and design.
Perform the Request-For-Quotation (RFQ) process, analyze Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), obtain cost breakdowns, and perform analysis.
Develop negotiation strategies and conduct supplier negotiations.
Conduct product sample inspection to ensure quality.
Place, track and expedite purchase orders (PO).
Approximately 20% travel time may include international.
Ability to continually prioritize tasks to be completed as requires.
Work effectively to identify and resolve problems or issues.
Carry out departmental goals consistent with corporate strategic goals.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision.
Comply with all company rules, safety policies and procedures.
Self-starter and multi-task oriented.
Able to work independently, as-well-as with others, as needed.
Other duties as assigned.