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Actalent Sourcing Specialist in Brandon, South Dakota
Description:
Manage select suppliers to ensure compliance with corporate commercial terms and brand requirements including on-time delivery, pricing, systemic quality issues, cost competitiveness, etc.
Drive dedicated efforts to identify and implement significant cost reduction opportunities through data driven analysis, sourcing events, supplier rationalization and consolidation, bulk buy initiatives, payment term negotiation, and other supplier negotiation/resourcing initiatives
Investigate/audit select suppliers to determine business opportunity strategies (supply base consolidation, leveraging, etc.)
Assist Corporate Commodity Manager to coordinate data gathering and project implementation activities at business unit level
Work with Design & Engineering during new product development to determine consolidation opportunities
Develop execution plans to implement key strategies as identified and defined by corporate commodity management
Assist Materials Management with price change negotiations with the supply base including engineering revisions, price increase requests, volume changes, etc.
Responsible for new supplier identification and supplier development activities consistent with corporate commodity strategies
Lead the implementation of new strategic sourcing initiatives to ensure benefits are fully realized
Leverage raw material price reductions across select suppliers as identified by corporate commodity management
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
BS degree Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or equivalent field of study
Prior work experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management with focus on strategic sourcing, supplier development, and/or cost reduction
Project Management with ability to manage multiple action items and changing priorities effectively
Analytical mindset and attention to detail, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Power Point
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work well within a cross-functional team
Purchasing, sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, or quality control experience
Familiarity with manufacturing processes and key cost drivers
Ability to read & understand prints and technical specifications
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.