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    Sourcing Specialist - Minneapolis, United States - Graco

    Graco
    Graco Minneapolis, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

    Job Purpose
    Provides purchasing support to factories by ensuring all required materials are procured in a timely and cost effective manner. Assists in the management of all aspects of Graco's global sourcing strategy. To ensure annual improvement in the total cost, quality, and service for the assigned commodities. Implement a procurement process to meet specific needs.

    Essential Duties

    • Locate and evaluate sources (capability, capacity, market constraints) for assigned categories/ commodities (20%).
    • Review competitive proposals (15%).
    • Support new supplier qualification and new product development activities as required, to include supplier visits and audits (20%).
    • Place and enter purchase orders as required (5%).
    • Keep current on new market trends and materials information (5%).
    • Maintain order quantities based on established formulas (10%).
    • Support cost reduction, lead time reduction and improve inventory turns (25%).
    • Other duties as assigned.
    Position Requirements
    Education/Certifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field; Supply Chain Management preferred
    • Up to 2 years purchasing or manufacturing related experience.
    Skills/Abilities/Competencies
    • Basic knowledge of purchasing practices.
    • Good verbal and written communication skills.
    • Good interpersonal skills
    • Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
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    Power to Be
    At Graco, the Power to Be means providing the support, resources and freedom to pave your own way. Bring your unique attributes to the table, along with a commitment to being your best self, and you can be a part of a culture that rewards effort, celebrates uniqueness, and gives you the tools you need to succeed and become your best, fullest self along the way. Our culture empowers employees to chart their own career path. Our managers provide support and opportunities while offering freedom for employees to find their own Power to Be. Whether you decide to move up within the same department or expand to another cross-functional group, you will gain the well-rounded experience to succeed on your own terms.

    Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

    Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit

    Proven Quality. Leading Technology. Launch your career with Graco
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