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Chromalox · 3 weeks ago

Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Global)

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Chromalox is a leader in advanced thermal technologies for industrial heating applications. The Senior Sourcing Specialist will lead sourcing efforts for a $20M+ commodity spend, develop sourcing strategies, negotiate pricing agreements, and maintain supplier relationships.

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Responsibilities

Manage sourcing of a portfolio and managing the RFQ process, which includes providing overviews to key stakeholders in the company

Develop comprehensive sourcing strategies leveraging total company spend and including market and industry analysis

Negotiate and manage global pricing agreements, and standardizing price and supplier terms through all locations

Establish and maintain supplier relationships, and facilitate periodic business reviews to continually identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities

Establish beneficial working relationships with various internal groups across the organization, such as operations, finance, legal, and EHS

Prepare cost and supply analysis as needed, assist with vendor audits and performance, and commodity reviews

Negotiate and maintain competitive supply agreements, global freight and parcel agreements in support of international practices, including change management

Manage freight expenses, domestic and international, and freight approval as needed

Negotiate and maintain vendor contracts and obtain annual pricing to support financial cost goals

Manage consignment inventory with vendors and manufacturing facilities as needed

Working with vendor freight brokers as needed, may include arranging shipments

Perform job duties with utmost communication and timely responses

Support Company initiatives on sustainability for all purchases

Candidates must possess ethical behavior to support Company Core Values

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementERP/MRPLean practicesAPICS certificationJDE experienceAnalytical skillsProject management softwareProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsIndependent work