Strategic Sourcing Specialist

About the job

Description

Who we are:

The client is an industryleading inventor and seller of highquality innovative products used by teachers coaches and kids for physical education athletics fitness and recreation.

Our mission is To help teachers and coaches show kids how to have fun and be healthier through physical activity. Started in 1947 we are committed to giving our customers innovative highquality products; fast friendly easy right service; and an unconditional satisfaction guarantee.

The job:

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will find and onboard new manufacturers from across the globe to make and supply the physical education sports and earlychildhood products we invent and sell.

This is a full time inperson position.

What youll do:

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will find and onboard new manufacturers from across the globe to make and supply the physical education sports and earlychildhood products we invent and sell.

Using our list of Target Products to resource you will

Create clear simple specifications for Target Products.

Research contact and qualify New Vendors for Target Products.

Send requirements and sample(s) of Target Products to New Vendors

Receive samples of Target Products from New Vendors and personally verify that samples received from New Vendors meet specifications. If the samples dont meet specifications resolve all problems directly with the Vendor.

Organize prepare for and host Target Product Review meetings

Document all decisions and personally complete all todos from Target Product Review meetings

Create accurate and complete vendor records in ERP for any new vendor

Prepare all information so that Replenishment dept can make first order with selected vendor

When the first shipment of the product(s) are received personally verify that the shipment meets specifications. If not do everything required to refuse the shipment and correct the situation with the vendor.

Organize and document progress on all product projects11. Document and organize the capabilities from each vendor in a company master vendor capability list.

What does success look like

You have successfully sourced and onboarded new vendors for our Target Products. The new vendors are successfully making our branded products according to our specifications but with lower total costs (product cost tariff cost inbound transportation cost) lower initial investment (mold costs set up costs MOQs etc.) and faster ordertoinventory time than our current vendor(s).

Requirements

If the following requirements describe you this might be a great role for you:

You have a few years of experience finding negotiating with and onboarding vendors to make companybrand products.

You love products that are used in physical education sports and early childhood education.

You are extremely wellorganized resourceful dependable and accountable.

You selfstart can advance multiple projects simultaneously and completely own your responsibilities and outcomes.

You have a positive optimistic personality and communicate clearly and simply.

You can occasionally travel

You have an undergraduate or graduate degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Business Administration or a related field.

Supply Chain Management certifications (e.g. APICS CSCP) are helpful

Second language is helpful

What youll get if youre the right candidate:

Youll get satisfaction knowing youre helping millions of kids around the world have fun and become more active and healthy. Plus youll get a competitive compensation and benefit package including traditional and HSA Health Insurance options Vision 3 weeks of Paid Time Off accrued the first year plus 8 company paid holidays; profit sharing 401K a Lifestyle Spending Account tuition reimbursement product discounts an onsite fitness center and so much more!