The Senior Sourcing Specialist is responsible for commodity leadership, strategy, and implementation of key procurement processes within assigned commodities / categories, ensuring key procurement objectives are met. This role is responsible for providing both strategic and tactical procurement support and coverage on spend categories, ensuring competitive cost sourcing of quality goods and services and satisfactory supplier performance. The Senior Sourcing Specialist is additionally responsible for sourcing materials, products and services from approved suppliers that meet McFarlane's quality, delivery, and cost requirements.
Reports To : Director of Operations
Essential Functions / Responsibilities
Strategic Duties
- Provides oversight / management guidance and training for other Buyer / Purchasing team members.
- Provide procurement support and coverage on spend categories, ensuring competitive cost sourcing of quality goods and services.
- Responsible for commodity leadership, strategy, and implementation of key procurement processes within assigned commodities / categories, ensuring key procurement objectives are met.
- Negotiate and manage long-term pricing agreements on critical commodities such as resale and distribution products and raw materials.
- Develop sources of supply and monitor supplier performance
- Support the logistics channels and review and set Long Term Agreements (Fed Ex, UPS, etc.)
Vendor / Supplier Management
Optimize supplier performance and minimizing risk in the supply chainQualifies vendors, evaluates bids and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services
Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that supplier is aware of their performance concerning purchasing operations.Expedite with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goodsPerforms onsite vendor visits for Qualification and Corrective Action / Preventive Action RevieOther Duties
Plan, schedule, and administrate purchase orders to ensure quality products are delivered on timeBuy items at the best value, create purchase orders, and solicit bid proposalsAct as a liaison to plan, coordinate, and implement strategies for all supply chain activities related to fulfilling manufacturing and aftermarket requirementsInteract with personnel throughout the site with frequent outside contacts to discuss and negotiate difficult technical problemsKeep managers informed of their progress, information on contract changes, and updates on item shipments.Review requests for goods and be sure suppliers offer appropriate pricing, technical support, and reliabilityComplete purchase requests with domestic and international suppliers by inputting purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and verifying all transactionsHandle correspondence concerning over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices and report such changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as requiredProcess non-conforming material requests and RMA requests with supply chain partnersMaintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops and reviewing professional publicationsAssist internal and external customers by interpreting laws, policy, codes, and regulations pertaining to purchasingJob Skills
Knowledge of MRP processesAbility to review and interpret blueprints (machine parts)Strong negotiation skillsWorking knowledge of the legal aspects of procurement and contract lawKnowledge of import freight movementSolid interpersonal skills to interact with other staff and suppliersCourteous and professional demeanorAbility to develop and deliver effective presentationsAbility to maintain positive company image and brandWell-developed written and verbal communication, listening and presentation skillsSpecialist on complex technical and business mattersAbility to work well under pressureAbility to prioritize tasks and meet deadlinesEfficient organization and time management skillsAbility to act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignmentsAbility to respond consistently with a high degree of initiative to resolve issues or complex problems that may ariseExperience & Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Master's degree is preferred but not required7 years of purchasing / supply chain experienceContract manufacturing experience beneficialAdvanced computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Suite and ERP systemsExperience in aviation and / or manufacturing environment preferredCPSM, CSCP, CPIM Certification PreferredWorking Conditions / Physical Requirements
Clean, safe and casual climate-controlled office environmentBe able to sit, stand, and lift up to 50 lbs.Occasional exposure to an indoor manufacturing environment that may include small spaces, dust, fumes, odors, hot / cold temperatures, inside / outside noise vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces.Wear and properly utilize Personal Protective Equipment as required.limited travel to lead vendor qualification and escape investigationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status.
