Sourcing Specialist

The Sourcing Specialist shall interface between suppliers, engineering, quality, and manufacturing while providing critical information to support our manufacturing team. This position requires interpersonal skills, patience, assertiveness, and flexibility to complete the task.Principle ResponsibilitiesResolve operational issues with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Customer Service, Accounting, IT, Warehouse, Operation, Import Documents, and Customs BrokersOrganize and carry out vigorous value improvement & cost improvement programs to achieve company goalsWork with engineering in quoting and sourcing new partsNegotiate the purchase terms and prices with vendorsResponsible for releasing purchase orders and working with Quality and Engineering for qualification for all new partsEvaluate the current supplier's cost and quality history, reviewing other supplier options and leading strategic sourcing projectsAdministers the necessary reports and documents required to support purchasing activitiesWork with Quality and Materials to review and help with the disposition of all defective material received from suppliers when requiredMaintain product profiles, material master, cost analysis/landed costs for internal and external useWork with suppliers to resolve procurement issues including, but not limited to, price, quality, service, and deliveryWork with Product Manager, Sales, and Marketing Team to develop new productsInsure on-time deliveryCoordinate with suppliers to determine material availability and expedite order processingIdentify critical items for receiving and incoming inspection to ensure priority handling and smooth material flowCoordinate expediting activities, communicates change requirements to vendors, and maintains data integrity within SAPCoordinate discrepancy resolution (material, shipping, invoice), investigation/resolution of other issues regarding purchase ordersAssist others with special projects as required