Sourcing Specialist I

Sourcing Associate

Kelvion Inc., one of the leading global and domestic manufacturers of heat exchangers is seeking to hire an experienced Sourcing Associate to join our team. The Sourcing Associate will support Kelvion's business strategy by developing and managing a supply base that can provide Kelvion with the best value, highest quality, and lowest total cost supply chain solution to secure a sustainable competitiveness advantage and support the recognition of Kelvion as quality and technology leader.

To foster and lead as required, the initiatives related to the improvement of the cost and supply conditions (lead time, quality, on time delivery, payment terms and others) of the Materials, Components, Investments and Services used to meet the company's yearly and long-term objectives.

To ensure Kelvion's Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, safety and functionality, is evident in supplier material purchases, guaranteeing customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• The primary function of this position will be Sourcing process and to achieve targets of Cost Savings for Kelvion Inc.
• Perform supplier qualifications and evaluations in conjunction with Quality.
• Ensure invoiced costs from vendors match agreements.
• Source and obtain price quotations from suppliers. Compare pricing, specifications, and delivery dates to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Accurately prepare and confirm purchase orders, forward copies to the supplier and others as required. Maintain all transaction records using MRP system.
• Record keeping including preparation and maintenance of purchasing files, monthly and YTD reports, product information and price lists.
• Target specific areas of opportunity for improvements in the purchasing area, and add to staff meetings as topic of discussion.
• Maintain supplier information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities – Safety:

• To help ensure that all our employees go home safely at the end of their working day.

Responsibilities – Quality:

• To ensure Kelvion's Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Will adhere to all quality requirements that are inside of the Quality Management system.

Responsibilities – Corporate / Site:

• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Operational Framework
• To be part of & to promote Catoosa Standard of Excellence which incorporates high standard of ethical behavior, to promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and one team culture.
• All employees are expected to follow government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of metals fabrications, machining, and assembly operations.
• Strong proven knowledge of Sourcing process and demonstrated cost savings strategy.
• Strong proven negotiation skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and problem solving.
• Attention to detail.
• Polite and professional.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to work independently and within a team environment.
• Self-starter, proactive and enthusiastic.
• Knowledge of Syteline Operating system is an asset.
• Travel based on business needs.

Education and Experience (required levels):

• BA in Supply Chain Management or related area of study, or 5 plus years in a position with responsibility for direct material cost reduction.
• Must successfully pass a MVR.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must regularly hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.