Stratefgic Sourcing Specialist: The Albrecht Group

Our client a manufacturer is searching for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join their superior Supply Chain Team in Los Angeles, California. This candidate will be responsible for performing procurement activities to include aspects of transactions from the client needs analysis, design procurement methodology, determine successful vendor criteria and negotiate contract administration and closing of the contract.

Responsibilities:

• Draft specifications and vendor qualification criteria for bids and requests for proposals primarily for IS contracts (i.e., maintenance and renewals, consulting, software/hardware, etc.) upon researching the end users needs to ensure proper procurement, maximized competition and proper form and function.
• Make strategic decisions as to how continuing cost improvements can be made with existing key suppliers
• Communicate and settle differences on critical points and specific contractual provisions.
• Research markets to determine if sole sources are justified and to develop new sources for supplies and services and cooperative agreements that may be available for use.
• Serve as a liaison between business units and vendor community, supplying end users with information on sources, discounts, pricing and delivery provisions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree MBA is preferred
• 3-5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• A Certification in Purchasing Management or a similar certification is desirable but not required.
• Skilled negotiator with previous experience in contracting and also direct buying experience in a relevant purchasing role.
• Previous experience in purchasing resins, metals, chemicals, packaging, MRO items and logistics services is a very strong plus!
• Working knowledge of JD Edwards ERP system is preferred

If interested please submit your resume to careers@agroupnc.com Attn: Bob Albrecht 09434 (BOA-H)