Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Air Squared Manufacturing, Inc.

$90K — $125K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field (preferred)
  • 4+ years experience in a sourcing role in an ISO Certified manufacturing environment (preferred)
  • Experience with planning and buying (preferred)
  • Experience with Automotive Sourcing and PPAP process (preferred)
  • Highly proficient in utilizing ERP Systems (Global Shop - preferred)
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, particularly in supplier interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Manage supplier onboarding for new product launches
  • Oversee early project buying activities until transition to serial production
  • Develop and implement cost reduction strategies to optimize TCO
  • Assist in qualifying new suppliers and finding alternative sources
  • Maintain metrics related to spending and savings
  • Lead RFP/RFI processes and reverse auctions
  • Negotiate contracts and review Purchase Orders for compliance.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance through Cigna with optional HSA plan matching
  • Comprehensive Dental and Vision insurance
  • Employer-paid Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Group and voluntary life insurance options
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Safety shoe allowance
  • 3 weeks of PTO plus paid holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Educational reimbursement for continuous learning
  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
  • Catered quarterly company lunches
  • Family-inclusive Summer picnic
  • Department activity funding
  • Fun social events such as Happy Hours and Trivia nights
  • Casual dress code
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Recognition Awards
Full Job Description
Title of Position: Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Position Type: Full time; Exempt

Pay Range: $90,000 - $125,000 / year, based on qualifications and experience

Company Benefits include:
  • Health Insurance through Cigna (optional HSA plan with $10 per pay period matching)
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance, paid by employer
  • Group and voluntary life insurance
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Safety shoe allowance
  • 3-weeks PTO accrual and paid holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Educational reimbursement

Company Perks include:
  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
  • Catered company lunches on a quarterly basis
  • Company Summer picnic for employees and their families
  • Department activities budget
  • Company Happy Hours, Trivia night and more
  • Casual dress code
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Recognition Awards

Strategic Sourcing Specialist Job Responsibilities:
  • Manage all suppliers onboarding for new product launches
  • Manage early project buying activities until transition to serial production•
  • Develop and implement cost reduction strategies and projects for the best possible TCO.
  • Participate in qualifying new suppliers and identifying alternate sources of supply.
  • Maintain spending and savings metrics.
  • Lead RFP/RFI, reverse auctions and other sourcing events.
  • Lead Contract development and Contract negotiations.
  • Review critical/strategic Purchase Orders for contract compliance.
  • Perform contract reviews and participate in business reviews.
  • Perform cost and scenario analysis, benchmarking, and forecasting.
  • Estimate risks and apply risk minimizing techniques.
  • Develop strategic and preferred suppliers, collaborating with Procurement and other stakeholders to manage supplier relationships.
  • Develop and implement sourcing procedures.
  • Crosstrain and provide support to other Supply Chain personnel.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field (preferred)
  • 4 years+ experience in a sourcing role (required) in an ISO Certified manufacturing environment (preferred)
  • Experience with planning and buying (preferred)
  • Experience with Automotive Sourcing and PPAP process (preferred)
  • Must be highly proficient in utilizing ERP Systems (Global Shop - preferred)
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members and suppliers
  • Negotiation skills to work with suppliers and make better deals for the company (required)
  • Must demonstrate strong PC and MS Office suite skills with an intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Excel (required)

Location: Thornton, Colorado

How to Apply:https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/1078af34-40eb-4989-83a3-3a2138324f69/Air-Squared-Manufacturing-Inc%20

Pay Range: $90,000 - $125,000 / year, based on qualifications and experience

For information on Air Squared, visit our website at https://airsquared.com/

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$90,000 - $125,000 / year

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