Sourcing Specialist
Company: Nefab
Location: Newark
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Job SummaryThe Sourcing Specialist is part of ensuring that
Nefab delivers high-quality and cost-efficient packaging solutions
to customers based on their needs.The position is also responsible
for analyzing the company's spending, supplying partnerships, and
evaluating new possibilities, which leads to operations
improvement, cost savings, and total process efficiency.
Furthermore, the position generates and implements local sourcing
strategies which are aligned with the Group strategy and long-term
objectives.Main Responsibilities
- Initiate projects aiming at total cost reductions and
optimization programs
- Implement KPIs' at the local level for the evaluation of the
sourcing performance and efficiency
- Evaluate and plan sourcing activities in the local market based
on customers, segment, and market's current and future needs and
expectations. This includes forecast volumes, products, materials,
and supplier's portfolio
- Suggests/initiates partnership, including building
relationships and negotiating, with key suppliers which can deliver
added value to end customers
- Ensure a good understanding of cost structures for different
materials
- Give sourcing support by early involvement in customer projects
and sales processes (including pro-active support to key account
managers)
- Share supplier data/capacities/capabilities and other
information to the global sourcing community and other
stakeholders, such as sales and engineering teams
- Ensuring that goods fulfill legal requirements and
specifications (e.g. banned and/or restricted substances)Minimum
Experience And Education Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain,
Procurement, Logistics, Industrial Distribution, or equivalent
experience.
- 5 + years of experience working in purchasing related roles
(mandatory)
- 3 + years of experience working in Manufacturing industries,
large product mix - corrugated experience is a plus
- Strong MS office skills
- ERP system experienceSkills And Competencies
- Strong negotiation skills - can successfully persuade others,
listen actively and foster a collaborative atmosphere during the
negotiation, which altogether leads to positive agreements for
involved parties
- Takes a broad perspective, understand and considers the wider
and long-term consequences of plans and activities
- Target-oriented focuses on reaching results and solves problems
effectively
- Follows procedures, rules and regulations sees jobs through to
the end and pays attention to quality
- Systematic and well organized - stick to deadlines, define
priorities and plans ahead
- Self-directed being able to formulate activities and direction
and work independently to deliver results
- Strong team and co-operation skills, shares knowledge and best
practices
- Strong communication skills - communicates in a clear and
structured way and adjust the message to a receiver(s)
Keywords: Nefab, Newark , Sourcing Specialist, Professions , Newark, California
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