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National Nail · 22 hours ago

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

National Nail is an employee-owned company with a long history in the building materials industry. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will manage supplier relationships, optimize sourcing strategies, and ensure high-quality products that align with the company's growth targets.

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Hiring Manager
Adam Homan
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Responsibilities

Set, communicate and hold suppliers accountable to clear expectations of quality, on-time delivery, invoice accuracy and pricing
Lead the effort to review supplier performance for their assigned region and make recommendations for sourcing strategies
Partner closely with product development to establish and hold suppliers accountable to quality standards prior to shipment
Partner closely with sales, forecasting and marketing to understand and help the organization meet demand in real-time
Partner closely with Buyers to ensure purchasing reflects the established supplier agreements on quality, pricing, invoicing, and delivery times
Travel to visit suppliers on a regular basis providing them with performance feedback through our vendor scorecards
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Continuous improvementGlobal macro-economicsNegotiation skillsBusiness etiquetteMicrosoft ExcelInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsSelf-directing skillsBilingualMultilingualOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business management, or engineering
5+ years of supply chain / sourcing experience preferred
Proven ability to lead cross-functional product development initiatives from concept through commercialization
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%, including some weekends
Strong negotiation skills
Demonstrated capability in continuous improvement
Expert knowledge of global macro-economics
High level of business etiquette and professionalism
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software applications
Strong organizational and self-directing skills

Preferred

5+ years of supply chain / sourcing experience preferred
Bilingual or multilingual candidates preferred

Company

National Nail

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National Nail is an employee-owned manufacturer and distributor of high-quality, innovative products and service solutions for residential and commercial construction industries.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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W. Scott Baker
President and CEO
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