Sourcing Specialist

1 week ago


Brandon, United States Actalent Full time
Description:
  • Manage select suppliers to ensure compliance with corporate commercial terms and brand requirements including on-time delivery, pricing, systemic quality issues, cost competitiveness, etc.
  • Drive dedicated efforts to identify and implement significant cost reduction opportunities through data driven analysis, sourcing events, supplier rationalization and consolidation, bulk buy initiatives, payment term negotiation, and other supplier negotiation/resourcing initiatives
  • Investigate/audit select suppliers to determine business opportunity strategies (supply base consolidation, leveraging, etc.)
  • Assist Corporate Commodity Manager to coordinate data gathering and project implementation activities at business unit level
  • Work with Design & Engineering during new product development to determine consolidation opportunities
  • Develop execution plans to implement key strategies as identified and defined by corporate commodity management
  • Assist Materials Management with price change negotiations with the supply base including engineering revisions, price increase requests, volume changes, etc.
  • Responsible for new supplier identification and supplier development activities consistent with corporate commodity strategies
  • Lead the implementation of new strategic sourcing initiatives to ensure benefits are fully realized
  • Leverage raw material price reductions across select suppliers as identified by corporate commodity management
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
  • BS degree Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or equivalent field of study
  • Prior work experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management with focus on strategic sourcing, supplier development, and/or cost reduction
  • Project Management with ability to manage multiple action items and changing priorities effectively
  • Analytical mindset and attention to detail, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Power Point
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work well within a cross-functional team
  • Purchasing, sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, or quality control experience
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and key cost drivers
  • Ability to read & understand prints and technical specifications
About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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