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Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Amphenol Borisch Technologies

Grand Rapids, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Bid Analysis, Business Development, Candidate Sourcing, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Expense Analysis, Finance, Market Trend Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Product/Service Launch, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Risk Analysis, Sourcing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Technical Drawing, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, MI
POSTED
4 days ago

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
At Amphenol Borisch Technologies we live our Core Values. We embrace Geekiness, an Entrepreneurial Spirit, Passion and Accountability. We reward initiative, motivation and commitment. Our team members thrive in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment, where they wear multiple hats and continually develop and learn. We offer a unique full-time schedule that includes every other Friday off. Some benefits included in our excellent benefit package include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, a generous 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement. Amphenol Borisch Technologies is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

About the Company

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Amphenol Borisch Technologies

Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. The Company designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, coaxial and flat-ribbon cable, and interconnect systems.

The primary end markets for the Company's products are communications and information processing markets, including cable television, cellular telephone and data communication and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other transportation and industrial applications.



COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
All
FOUNDED
1932
WEBSITE
http://www.amphenol.com/