Sourcing Specialist

Overview

Snap-on / RS&I Division / Equipment Solutions Group - Kenosha, WI

Monday-Friday, In-office, 8a-5p central.

Under the supervision of the Purchasing Supervisor, develops, and works with sources of supply, prepares, and executes standard request for quotations; purchases materials, supplies, equipment, and services for manufacturing and other departments. Maintains files, logs, supplier and purchasing records. Provides administrative and clerical support to the purchasing department and management.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of administrative duties related to the acquisition of materials, supplies, equipment and services, and the returning of purchased goods.

• Contacts appropriate suppliers to obtain price quotes, lead-time, methods of procurement, and quality data.

• Performs analysis requiring the usage of ERP LN, Word, Excel, Access and other computer programs.

• Oversees new vendor setup in procurement or purchasing systems. Ensuring systems are maintained and updated.

• Attends and/or conducts a variety of meetings with staff, suppliers, and other groups to clarify specifications, material requirements, contractual agreements, and to resolve quality problems.

• Plans and organizes work.

• Participates in business-wide and local Strategic Sourcing activities.

• Interpret and apply policies and procedures.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Ability to communicate effectively with associates and suppliers both orally and in writing.

• Ensure supplier agreements are completed.

• Administrative purchasing experience.

• Keyboard, reading, writing and mathematical skills, and the ability to use specialized equipment, read difficult instructions, and maintain records.

• Computer skills, Excel, Word, ERP LN, Access, Vision Explorer, Materials Management System or equivalent.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent education.

• Two years' relevant experience.

• Good understanding of electrical/electronic manufacturing process, components and purchasing policies.

• Solid understanding of major categories of vehicle service equipment products.

• Proven experience achieving results in a matrix organization.

• Personal characteristics of particular importance are approachability, responsiveness, enthusiasm, adaptability, and flexibility.