Sourcing Specialist

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

We are seeking a motivated and detailed oriented Sourcing Specialist that will work with commodity managers to run sourcing activities for a multitude of commodities. The ideal candidate will develop and execute short and long-term sourcing initiatives that reduce supply chain complexity and achieve a minimum of 3% YOY material productivity. They will help identify, evaluate, suppliers to ensure the best value, quality, and service for our organization. Responsible for onboarding new suppliers and/or transitioning parts to more strategic suppliers

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management:

• Plan, execute and manage multiple sourcing projects at one time, determined by various commodity strategies driving quality, delivery and material cost savings’
• Track and report project progress, risk and performance metrics.

Strategic Sourcing:

• Research potential suppliers, analyze market trends and spend data to identify sourcing project  opportunities.
• Provide recommendations for supplier selection, negotiations, stocking agreements and contract finalization.
• Manage RFQ/RFP process and supplier/part transition process
• Lead the end-to-end supplier qualification process for new vendors, from request for quote to first purchase order which includes the supplier onboarding process.
• Utilize 80/20 mindset to establish and execute projects to reduce supply base complexity

Cost and Risk Management:

• Work collaboratively with supplier to address and resolve performance issues to mitigate project risk
• Develop contingency plans for supplier disruptions
• Act as liaison between supplier and internal teams, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.
• Maintain and monitor “key” performance metrics
• Perform other functions as necessary to support the global sourcing department.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent project management skills and understanding PM management tools and MS Office Suite.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with a demonstrated ability to work well with spreadsheets
• Excellent reasoning and analytical skills, ability to anticipate and define complex problems, collect data, establish facts, distinguish trends, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects in different stages.
• Strong ability to interface effectively with suppliers and internal cross-functional counterparts while maintaining a customer satisfaction orientation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Experience: 3+ years relevant supply chain/operations experience. Could be filled as a Senior Sourcing specialist based on experience.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSM, or equivalent) are an advantage.
• Familiarity with strategic sourcing methodologies, supplier negotiation, and contract management
• Experience managing multiple sourcing projects to completion
• Experience in castings, machining, and motors is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing duties of the job, employee is required to move around and be still; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Employee will occasionally lift average of 30 lbs. 
• Employee may occasionally be required to drive a forklift.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office and Shop floor working environment. 
• Noise level is moderate with intervals of spikes.
• Required to wear safety glasses and shoes and utilize safety equipment as required while present on the shop floor.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $83,800.00 - $125,800.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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