Company: Sage Parts is the world's largest supplier of GSE (Ground Support Equipment) and airport-related equipment replacement parts with operations in The United States, Canada, Chile, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Peru, South Africa, The Netherlands, and The United Kingdom. Sage Parts supplies replacement parts and accessories for all types and brands of GSE. Sage provides supply chain management, on site supply services, single source supply, logistics solutions, engineering solutions and other cost reduction programs.
Summary: Sourcing Specialist position will support Purchasing Department by performing day to day sourcing operations and working with cross functional partners to achieve goals. Below is a detailed list which includes, but is not limited to, the basic job responsibilities, specifications and qualifications.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Identify (Source) new supply chains for aftermarket products for industrial and automotive parts primarily for mobile equipment. Maintain documentation of sourcing process, targets and goals.
- Serve a as key liaison for day -to- day global sourcing operations for supplier/product selection to achieve the optimal cost for the business and departmental success.
- Oversee qualifications of replacement products that affect cost savings while maintaining quality standards equivalent to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) replacement products.
- Reduce vendor base by maximizing usage of best of class suppliers within product lines and proactively find alternative supply lines to allow the business cost position to be maintained and improved.
- Achieve and record measurable cost saving through sourcing efforts, matchup of OEM components to other than OEM supply chains and price negotiations to improve the business cost position in the market place.
- Develop and maintain supplier relationships. Preserve customer service standards when navigating complex situations. Regularly look for common ground and encourage collaborations among team members.
- Requires limited travel.
Education and Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required
- Associate Degree preferred
- Three to five years sourcing or procurement experience required
- Experience in industrial motorized equipment, material handling, OEM or aftermarket mobile equipment replacement parts business and/or automotive related replacement parts business preferred
- Experience working in Enterprise Resource Planning System a plus
- Aviation Ground Service Equipment experience a plus
- Global industrial and / or automotive experience a plus
- Tire experience is a plus
- Ability to thrive in high volume work environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
- English required
- Bilingual Spanish/French a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Strong Excel skill required
We stand behind our customers, products, and services as responsibility, support and continuous improvement are the key words which drive our work attitude. We also believe in work as an essential way to achieve success, and we aim to build a work environment which fosters individual growth and personal achievement for our employees through empowerment.
If our values match yours, we would like to hear from you!
Benefits Offered Include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) plan, HC-FSA, DC-FSA, HAS, Paid time off, Holidays.
Sage Parts is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including, but not limited to, lactation, or any other characteristics protected by law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies.