Sourcing Specialist - Lafayette, United States - Wabash

Description

As a Sourcing Specialist, you will provide global procurement support to all Wabash sites, and work closely with the Global Category Manager for an assigned category. As a Sourcing Specialist, you will support the process of selecting and awarding suppliers for short- and long-term production projects that provide the most cost-effective supply chain solutions. Your responsibilities fall within the company's dynamic Global Procurement team which features a fast-paced environment with fun, creative, and passionate people.

This position would be primarily remote with travel to our corporate office in Lafayette, IN once a month.

Your Responsibilities:

• Monitors internal reports for new parts needing pricing and quickly work to obtain a competitive price from a reliable source.
• Work closely with the Global Category Manager and cross functionally on data analysis to ensure the source selection is aligned with the category strategy and achieves cost reduction targets, world class quality & improved service.
• Track supplier performance and other SCM KPI's
• Manage inquiries issued by Supply Chain Management teams (facility specific) for the US market and respond within the requested timeline.
• Monitors the supply market through regular communications with the Buyers & Category Managers including supplier site visits and trade shows. (may require up to 10% travel).
• Send out Request for Quote inquiries and obtain all relevant information (drawings, specifications, work plans) internally from the technical departments and key stakeholders.
• Support Material Planning & Logistics to resolve delivery issues as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred Major: ​Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, or Information Technology.​)
• 1-3 years of experience a relevant field
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytical capability and able to solve problems
• Ability to adapt quickly to internally and externally dynamic environment
• Appropriate interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• Required software applications include Microsoft Office, ERP systems e.g., SAP, WebEx, Microsoft Teams
• Proficiency in working with COUPA and Power BI is a plus
• Knowledge of commodities, materials and products being purchased is preferred​

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion – Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
• Seek to Listen – Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
• Always Learn – Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
• Be Authentic – Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
• Win Together – Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.