Senior Sourcing Specialist - Buyer - EFC International

Are you an ambitious procurement professional with a talent for identifying and building strong relationships with your vendors? Do you find fulfillment in assisting your team and the company continue to grow as an industry leader? If so, we invite you to join our Supply Chain team at EFC International, where you can excel in our Sr. Sourcing Specialist position.

At EFC International, we prioritize building a collaborative and supportive work atmosphere, where every member feels valued and connected. Our team actively encourages open communication, fostering relationships, and promoting a sense of belonging across all levels of our organization.

Sr. Sourcing Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates sourcing activities and supplier quotations related to procurement of products.
• Manage supplier relationships through balancing number of requests, monitoring the frequency of RFQ recommendations, and providing feedback regarding cost and delivery for quoted opportunities.
• Analyzes the requirements of the product, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date product is needed.
• Collaborate with team to identify and offer existing product or functional equivalent as a customer option.
• Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested product.
• Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements and recommends to management for approval.
• Continuous analysis of suppliers to pinpoint and utilize their capabilities to enable competitive pricing and/or delivery while increasing efficiencies in supplier solicitation.
• Review all quotes for accuracy and completeness, including Logistics information provided by importing entity. Notify Sales of all discrepancies and required information needed to complete the quote.
• Evaluate all incoming quotes, including those associated with a closed opportunity and alert Inside Sales of any fitting the criteria for consideration.
• Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
• Negotiates the lowest possible cost and lead times for the product balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
• Collaborate with the team to determine feasibility of opportunity for EFC.
• Analyzes blueprints, specification sheets and program information to assemble quote package for suppliers.
• Discusses the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements with suppliers.
• Maintains timely control of inquiries, amendments, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
• Interacts with sales, customers, and suppliers regarding projects/prints
• Builds and maintains relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Maintain supplier contact data to reflect new information on acquisitions, equipment, or capabilities.
• Review and update Opportunities to eliminate duplicity and make suggestions for a more LEAN process.

What makes us the best?

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• Casual and fun working environment
• Work-life balance
• 24/7 employee development, coaching and training available

Qualifications:

• Fastener market experience is mandatory.
• 10 yrs minimum preferred working within manufacturing/distribution with knowledge of manufacturing sources.
• Global experience and knowledge is a plus.
• Be comfortable with computers, software and phone systems (i.e. SAP, MS Office and MS Teams)

Benefits:

• 3 weeks of PTO and an additional 11 paid holidays/floating holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Healthcare FSA
• Employer paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• 401K with Employer Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Reimbursement Program for Fitness Memberships and In Home Equipment
• Reimbursement Program for PPE

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Flexible scheduling available