Associate Sourcing Specialist

6 days ago

Rogers, Minnesota, United States Graco Full time $44,000 - $77,000 per year

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

Provides purchasing support to factories by ensuring all required materials are procured in a timely and cost effective manner. Assists in the management of all aspects of Graco's global sourcing strategy. To ensure annual improvement in the total cost, quality, and service for the assigned commodities. Implement a procurement process to meet specific needs.

What you will do at Graco

  • Locate and evaluate sources (capability, capacity, market constraints) for assigned categories/ commodities (20%).
  • Review competitive proposals (15%).
  • Support new supplier qualification and new product development activities as required, to include supplier visits and audits (20%).
  • Place and enter purchase orders as required (5%).
  • Keep current on new market trends and materials information (5%).
  • Maintain order quantities based on established formulas (10%).
  • Support cost reduction, lead time reduction and improve inventory turns (25%).
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring to Graco

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field; Supply Chain Management preferred
  • Up to 2 years purchasing or manufacturing related experience.
  • Basic knowledge of purchasing practices.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco's culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit .

The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

$44, $77,800.00

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