Sourcing Specialist

1 month ago

Elkhart, United States Conn-Selmer Full time

Job Type

Full-time

Description

At Conn Selmer, we're passionate about music and dedicated to producing the highest-quality instruments for musicians of all skill levels. As a member of our organization, we seek candidates who possess the following values: Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Inclusivity, and Innovation. Please see our Conn Selmer website (www.connselmer.com) for more information about who we are.

The Sourcing Specialist reports to the Senior Sourcing Manager and is responsible for performing analytical and administrative tasks for the Sourcing Group. This role will support purchasing initiatives by using analytical skills to provide accurate data to the sourcing team, ensuring informed business decisions. The individual will also collaborate with the sourcing group to provide analysis and support for timely project completion. Additionally, they will take the lead on system maintenance, including quote loads, vendor information, and part information, for the Sourcing Group.

Responsibilities:

  • Quote analysis/comparison - obtain quotes requested by purchasing and provide accurate and comparable summaries across similar categories for award selection. This includes conducting a competitive analysis on raw material costs, overhead, and currency.
  • Perform data analysis and research to identify opportunities and risks for the Sourcing Group.
  • Track and report on commodities, currencies, and procurement trends and metrics.
  • Co-manage assigned sourcing projects with senior sourcing manager and ensure project completion.
  • Support the Procurement Group by helping to initiate, track, and analyze vendor quotes and the RFQ process.
  • System Maintenance - Maintain all system data as required, including but not limited to loading quotes into the system, updating vendor information, and managing lead times and MOQs.
  • Manage the contract database to ensure accurate and up-to-date contract information. This includes loading new contracts and managing timelines to ensure the Purchasing team is aware of expiring contracts that may need to be extended or terminated.
  • Provide purchasing support for the corporate office, including marketing materials and office supplies.
  • Maintain and track price change requests and report the impact of price changes to the Sourcing Group.
  • Provide purchasing support to local plants and distribution centers in the absence of purchasing personnel.
  • Others duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, supply chain management or a related field, OR equivalent work experience
  • Excellent computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word); experience with Infor XA Powerlink and Microsoft Dynamics 365 is advantageous
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from various departments (engineering, quality, customer service, product management)
  • Detail-oriented with a sense of urgency and strong multitasking abilities
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
  • Strong Analytical and Mathematical capabilities
  • Requires long periods of sedentary work
  • Requires repetitive upper body movement - keyboarding and monitor use
  • Travel less than 5%
  • Visual acuity required

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