Sourcing Specialist Job at Omega, Kutztown, PA

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  • Omega
  • Kutztown, PA

Job Description

Job Title: Material Sourcing Specialist

Location: Kutztown (Pennsylvania USA)

Salary: $75,000 per annum + Comprehensive Benefits

About the Company

I am working on behalf of my UK based client who are looking to develop their US based presence.

We are looking for an experienced Sourcing specialist to help establish our global US supplier base working closely with Procurement Manager in the UK.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work to define sourcing strategies for a range of commodities, and will be responsible for the identification, introduction and formal approval of suitable supply chains to meet local territory needs assessing capability, capacity, risk and cost.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of global procurement strategies in the defined territory.
  • Supplier identification, selection and approval activities including negotiation of commercial agreements and completion of quality audits.
  • Technical discussions with Suppliers and design office to ensure specifications are fully understood prior to manufacture. Gain understanding of supplier capability to achieve specifications utilizing suitable quality tools and techniques.
  • Supplier Management to ensure delivery, quality and cost commitments are repeatably achieved. Implement supplier improvement plans where required.
  • Identify supply chain risk and ensure adequate measures are implemented to mitigate risks identified.
  • Drive improvement utilizing lean methodologies, ensuring supplier compliance, driving systematic problem solving and process improvements plan to deliver value.
  • Completion of daily procurement transactions such as order placement, expediting, quality issue resolution and clearance of payment queries.
  • Provide leadership during investigations of technical and commercial issues to a successful conclusion.
  • Ensure that all corporate and company compliance requirements and policies are followed, together with local legislation. Ensure that necessary controls are in place and utilized.
  • The position requires both domestic and international travel, though mainly domestic.
  • QUALITY FOR BASIC INSPECTION. You may also be required to undertake additional tasks or duties from time to time and which are reasonably within your capabilities.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in English (both written and verbal)
  • Excellent communication skills with local suppliers and internal Management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical specifications in order to determine appropriate manufacturing methods of complex machined and fabricated parts.
  • Broad understanding of a range of commodities including machined parts, simple and complex fabrications, transmission products, Electronics and linear drive products.
  • Analytical, detailed, and accurate individual with skill in work planning and problem-solving.
  • Experience and capability to conduct all aspects of supplier identification, qualification, and supply chain performance management.
  • Strong business-acumen
  • Ability to plan and think strategically.
  • Self-motivated and team oriented.
  • Familiar with U.S. and E.U. guidelines and regulations for conducting business.
  • Highest level of integrity and ethics
  • Planning and prioritizing activities
  • Goal oriented.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Equally effective working independently as with others through respect, diplomacy, and cooperation.

What we can offer

  • They offer an attractive salary and benefits package
  • They offer job security and stability, as they have a sustainable client base.
  • They promote a positive, approachable and welcoming culture throughout the company.

For further details, please contact Paul Furlong by email on paul.furlong@omegaresource.co.uk – or by phone on + 44 1453 829 789.

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

Candidates who are currently a Supply Chain Lead, Sourcing Lead or Materials planner may be suitable for this position

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website

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