Staffing Solutions Enterprises, in partnership with our client, Steelastic, a leading rubber and tire manufacturer, is looking to find a Sourcing Specialist to work out of their Cuyahoga Falls office. This is a 100% on-site role that will report directly to the VP of Finance. After reading entire job ad, if interested, submit resume and Chris will reach out to you to schedule a phone screening. You can also reach out to me directly via text or call with any questions you may have, 440-684-7228.

This position build and execute sourcing strategy to build the competitive, quality, and agile supply base and work with Heico global supply chain team for Steelastic ‘s success in global markets.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute domestic and global sourcing strategy on cost, quality, lead-time, services • Assist in identifying and qualifying new supply sources, ensuring appropriate due diligence. • Research and evaluate suppliers based on various criteria, including price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, capabilities, capacities, reputation, and history. • Expand RFQ process to ensure relevant stakeholder, technical, and end-user reviews are incorporated, and recorded in the review and decision-making process.

• Develop and apply supplier scorecard methodology, establishing a cadence for business reviews, collaborate with Souring Team • Collaboratively perform make/buy analysis to help guide sound insourcing/outsourcing decisions.

• Manage complex commercial relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

• Liaise with Project Management, Engineering, and Operations to support timely production of customer systems • Develop risk mitigation strategies for: critical supplier performance, strategic safety stock levels, redundant suppliers.

• Understand, model, implement and hold business accountable for strict adherence to the Heico Code of Conduct and Compliance Manual, as well as all applicable laws

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree - Supply Chain / purchasing/ operations / business/ engineering

• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints for custom engineered components

• 3+ years of relevant experience within a manufacturing environment

• Prior experience performing make/buy decisions that shaped supply chain strategy and produced demonstrated customer service improvements

• Procurement experience with plant equipment, machinery, and capital expenditures in a low volume high mix environment

• Experience in: project purchasing, contract negotiation and execution, and risk management

Soft Skills:

• High degree of business integrity

• Excellent relationship management and project management skills

• Hands-on experience with interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, problem solving, decision making, ability to meet deadlines, communication skills

• Result driven, with proven track record of success; able to deliver results and meet deadlines

Staffing Solutions Enterprises, in partnership with our client, Steelastic, a leading rubber and tire manufacturer, is looking to find a Sourcing Specialist to work out of their Cuyahoga Falls office. This is a 100% on-site role that will report directly to the VP of Finance. After reading entire job ad, if interested, submit resume and Chris will reach out to you to schedule a phone screening. You can also reach out to me directly via text or call with any questions you may have, 440-684-7228.

This position build and execute sourcing strategy to build the competitive, quality, and agile supply base and work with Heico global supply chain team for Steelastic ‘s success in global markets.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute domestic and global sourcing strategy on cost, quality, lead-time, services • Assist in identifying and qualifying new supply sources, ensuring appropriate due diligence. • Research and evaluate suppliers based on various criteria, including price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, capabilities, capacities, reputation, and history. • Expand RFQ process to ensure relevant stakeholder, technical, and end-user reviews are incorporated, and recorded in the review and decision-making process.

• Develop and apply supplier scorecard methodology, establishing a cadence for business reviews, collaborate with Souring Team • Collaboratively perform make/buy analysis to help guide sound insourcing/outsourcing decisions.

• Manage complex commercial relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

• Liaise with Project Management, Engineering, and Operations to support timely production of customer systems • Develop risk mitigation strategies for: critical supplier performance, strategic safety stock levels, redundant suppliers.

• Understand, model, implement and hold business accountable for strict adherence to the Heico Code of Conduct and Compliance Manual, as well as all applicable laws

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree - Supply Chain / purchasing/ operations / business/ engineering

• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints for custom engineered components

• 3+ years of relevant experience within a manufacturing environment

• Prior experience performing make/buy decisions that shaped supply chain strategy and produced demonstrated customer service improvements

• Procurement experience with plant equipment, machinery, and capital expenditures in a low volume high mix environment

• Experience in: project purchasing, contract negotiation and execution, and risk management

Soft Skills:

• High degree of business integrity

• Excellent relationship management and project management skills

• Hands-on experience with interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, problem solving, decision making, ability to meet deadlines, communication skills

• Result driven, with proven track record of success; able to deliver results and meet deadlines