Trew · 3 months ago
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
West Chester, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelTrew is a company focused on product development and supplier relationships. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will manage supplier relationships, create sourcing strategies, and support the Product Development team to optimize the acquisition of goods and services.
AutomotiveSoftware
Responsibilities
Assist in leadership of New Product Development (NPD) initiatives, including identifying and onboarding suppliers and managing supplier relationships
Support the Product Development engineering team, including by acting as the technical and commercial interface between suppliers and the Product Development engineering team
Initiate and coordinate design review discussions between the Product Development engineering team and suppliers to identify areas for improvement in the manufacturability of components
Create and manage RFQ packages with current and prospective suppliers and analyze for best value to the project and the Company
Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to add value to the Company
Manage prototype and production costs to align with NPD project budgets and product targets and communicate results to internal stakeholders
Manage prototype part delivery and related order documentation, including expediting to support NPD project schedules
Support development of process to transition prototype parts to production parts
Interface with Strategic Sourcing team responsible for production commodities to understand current strategies, trends, and norms within each commodity
Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible
Explore alternate supplier sources for goods and materials
Aid in the development of creative and innovative procurement processes and strategies for both NPD and production to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
Coordinate First Article and/or Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages according to the requirements of the Product Development and Quality teams
Maintain a willingness to learn about the Company and its operations and business functions so that maximum value can be added to the project teams
Become a teammate who is sought to support the activities of internal and external stakeholders related to NPD
Research potential vendors’ abilities and products via supplier visits and assessments
Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required, in particular when there is a risk which could prevent the organization meeting customer demands or where there are over capacity concerns
Assist where able in training less experienced team members
Maintain a high level of performance in carrying out the goals of the department and the Company
Support product change requests and manufacturing process improvement objectives relative to sourced components and communicate the impact on supplier capacity and cost
Ensure good communications, and update records with new and existing suppliers
Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures guidance
Perform other special projects or duties as assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute performance-based solutions is required
Ability to add value by reducing cost, cost avoidance, and making business improvements
Understanding of vendor relations and specific function capabilities as they relate to NPD and production processes desired
Ability to add value by identifying ways to reduce cost and make business improvements and by negotiating favorable terms with suppliers
Demonstrated ability to manage own work load with minimal supervision required
Able to work effectively in a team environment as well as an individual contributor
Experience establishing and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external customers
Highly diligent, self-starting, and goal-oriented and will find ways to knock down barriers to obtain solutions to challenging tasks
Strong desire to learn about mechanical and electrical components within the material handling industry
Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
Thorough knowledge of supply and demand planning
Understanding of supply chain management principles and practices
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook and ERP systems, preferably NetSuite
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of MS SharePoint / Teams
Ability to read engineering drawings
A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or related field
Preferred
Experience in a project-oriented environment
Experience with mechanical and electrical components and parts
APICS certification
Company
Trew
TREW provides automated material handling solutions for integrators and end users, including Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), PLC- and server-based machine controls, motorized driven roller (MDR) conveyor and services such as concepting, engineering, technical support, parts, field service and training.
Founded in 2019
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.65M2022-03-28Seed· $0.65M
2019-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Mark Tefend
CEO
Bryan Jones, CPA MBA
CFO
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