Sourcing Specialist

Location: Wichita, KS

This is an in-person position based on our Wichita campus.


Job Purpose


The Sourcing Specialist will handle strategic/tactical decisions and duties for the Purchasing Department. Normal Buying responsibilities will also apply, which are: Responsible to source, negotiate, and purchase for production all assigned commodities and products while focusing on cost reduction, quality standards, and supplier delivery performance.

Duties & Responsibilities


• Adhere to company policies and presents a professional, positive attitude at all times.

• Make day-to-day decisions involving the Purchasing Department. The decisions should be based on the strategic goals set out by the Purchasing Supervisor/Supply Chain Manager.

• Research and sources new products. Works with project management teams and gathers information on new products for research and development.

• Supplies cost accounting information on all new items, price increases, and decreases. Provide management with forecasted industry changes when appropriate.

• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.

• Sources new suppliers and negotiates pricing of new items or possible price increases.

• Maintains and improves vendor relations so as to improve consistent quality, cost, and delivery performance.

• May prepare purchase orders including quantities to ensure proper material flow on items needed. Expedites purchase order to insure timely delivery.

• Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.

• May discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with Quality and Plant Manager, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.

• May monitor reject material returns and credits for material and labor when necessary.


• Works with supervisor and quality assurance to identify problems. Contacts supplier to arrange delivery of replacement material, disposition of rejected material, and credit for material and/or labor. Keeps all necessary personnel updated on arrival of replacement material and disposition of rejected material.

• Will lead and/or participate in a variety of department related projects.

• Works with all other departments to achieve company goals.

• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine the need for changes.

• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.

• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.

• Works with other Buyers as directed.

• Has ability to run MRP and generate orders.

• Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications


• B.S. Degree in Business or a related field, or CPIM, CPSM, CPM certification, and 2+ years of experience required or 5-7 years of experience in a related position required in lieu of education or a combination of education and experience. CPIM, CPSM, CPM certification preferred.


• Specific experience required in fundamentals of material requirement planning (MRP) in a manufacturing environment along with a direct working knowledge of processes related to Quality Systems, New Product Development, and Project Management required.

• Valid driver's license required.