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Klein Tools · 1 day ago

Global Sourcing Specialist

Lincolnshire, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$60K/yr - $75K/yr

1+ years exp

Klein Tools is a company dedicated to quality and innovation, designing and launching groundbreaking products each year. The Global Sourcing Specialist is responsible for managing global suppliers and optimizing supply chain processes while supporting category management teams.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Identify, qualify, onboard, and manage suppliers as assigned. This includes requesting and checking supplier statements, credit reports, contracts, non-disclosure agreements, supplier extranet setup, freight forwarder setup, and working with the legal team on contract redlines

Update and maintain supplier documentation in Agile, Vendorful, and any other relevant systems

Develop strong relationships with assigned suppliers

Support assigned category managers with tactical and administrative tasks, including but not limited to: supplier checklists, updating product master information, updating and renewing supplier contracts, routing change orders in the Product Life-cycle Management (PLM) system, weekly trade compliance updates, and fielding day-to-day communications with suppliers as needed

Support assigned category managers with New Product Development (NPD) project tasks, including but not limited to: Request for Quote (RFQ) creation, submission, monitoring, and analysis; sending and requesting product samples to and from potential suppliers; initial purchase order (PO) requests

Analyze system data and check for accuracy, completion, and detail

Create cost comparisons and pricing analyses

Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work

Qualification

Supply chain managementSupplier managementProject managementAPICS certificationCSCP certificationCPM certificationCPIM certificationMicrosoft Office proficiencyContinuous improvementProblem solving skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork