Raw Material Sourcing Specialist

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Job Title

Raw Material Sourcing Specialist

The Supply Chain Specialist – Raw Materials supports category management and strategic sourcing initiatives for direct materials including specialty organic & inorganic raw materials. This position is responsible for primarily supporting and partially facilitating the sourcing process to reduce costs, mitigate risks, build supplier relationships and facilitate innovation in collaboration with the CoorsTek R&D Team.

• Hybrid Work Schedule***
  
  
  

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform critical activities in the sourcing process, including supplier identification & evaluation, develop & manage requests for quote/proposal, initial negotiations, and contract development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to build the business case for various sourcing projects and communicate the benefits in a compelling manner.
• Manage the execution of sourcing projects, to include monitoring timelines, onboarding suppliers, and capacity & inventory planning (ramp up/down).
• Evaluate supply chain risks through proactive monitoring of commodity markets, geopolitical events, and regulatory developments, and prepare detailed reports and assessments to support risk mitigation strategies.
• Analyze various internal and external data sources to identify opportunities for cost reduction and supply chain optimization.
• Support the purchasing operations team in mitigating/negotiating price increases via market data and/or alternative sourcing.
• Support category management by conducting supplier relationship management and performance monitoring activities for non-critical suppliers.
• Support regulatory, compliance, and customer related activities and requests in their area of expertise, to include conflict minerals, country of origin, supplier code of conduct, geopolitical risk assessments, supplier diversity reporting, purchase order flow down requirements, etc.
• Maintain a technical knowledge of various raw materials and understand their associated uses and specific market dynamics.
  
  
  

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in material science, engineering, or chemistry.
  
  
  

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of raw material sourcing or < 3 years of raw material sourcing experience with four-year technical degree.

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of raw materials sourcing and how it contribute to the success of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on cost reduction and process improvement.
• Ability to work independently and lead complex sourcing projects.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate at all organizational levels and to outside suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple organizational priorities at the same time.
  
  
  

Target Hiring Range

Annual Salary: USD 71,904.00 - USD 94,913.00

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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