Sourcing Specialist

Fastenal • Taunton, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Working as a Full-time Sourcing Specialist, you will research and complete formal Requests for Quotes (RFQs). Completing these RFQs requires you to understand and interpret customer prints and work closely with sales, engineering, quality, suppliers/manufacturers and customers. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
• Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

Nice To Haves

• Possess or are working towards a Business related degree
• Prior experience in sales or a related industry
• Prior experience working with industrial products

Responsibilities

• Researching and completing formal Requests for Quotes (RFQs) from some of Fastenal Company's largest current and potential customers
• Working closely with the following groups: Fastenal Sales Teams, Fastenal Product Development Teams, Manufacturers and Customers
• Working on a team that is focused on MRO or OEM parts
• Cross referencing parts based on customer's specifications
• Identifying sources of supply for non-standard items as well as providing accurate alternate or substitute items when feasible
• Collaborating with Fastenal Supplier Development team to help advance supplier onboards, roadmaps and continuous improvement of data content
• Assisting the Fastenal Lean Solution team with the implementation of new business
• Working with Fastenal Industry Sales Specialists and Fastenal Engineers to better understand customers' needs and solutions
• Negotiating bid details for optimal costing or cost savings initiatives with suppliers and manufacturers

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• 401(k) with an employer contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree