Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Amphenol Borisch TechnologiesGrand Rapids, MI

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Job Description

This position is responsible for strategic sourcing that contributes to our customer satisfaction and financial growth by developing strategic supplier relationships and obtaining the most competitive material pricing and lead-time on new bids to customers. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is the point person in all material hand-offs from the bid phase to the purchasing phase. This position requires strong analytical and negotiation skills to realize cost savings in bids and to effectively develop strategic sourcing agreements with vendors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Analyzes spend data/market trends to develop overall strategic sourcing initiatives
Research and select suppliers for strategic sourcing agreements/initiatives
Analyzes bid responses and supplier information to determine best sources of supply to support customer and business demand
Work closely with and provide strategic assistance on material bids to our pricing and business development teams
Develop and maintain approved supplier list
Coordinate NPI risk assessment, launch support
Negotiate strategic sourcing agreements and amendments with reasonable and appropriate terms and conditions
Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives to ensure favorable PPV
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and systems
Quarterly lead time updates
Customer support as required
Meet with supplier representatives, participate in quarterly business reviews with key suppliers
Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Operations/Supply Chain Management or a technical discipline
Analytical thinker who can draw sound business conclusions from multiple sources of information
Exceptional Excel skills
Demonstrated strong organizational and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Demonstrated results through negotiation and supplier management techniques
Minimum 1-2 years in a strategic role
Demonstrated Procurement/Sourcing experience, particularly in contract development and management
Excellent verbal, written communication and negotiation skills
Presence and ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, suppliers and senior management
Experience building strategic working relationships
10% travel

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