Sourcing Specialist

at BG Products, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Job Purpose                                                                                                                            

The Sourcing Specialist will handle strategic/tactical decisions and duties for the Purchasing Department. Normal Buying responsibilities will also apply, which are: Responsible to source, negotiate, and purchase for production all assigned commodities and products while focusing on cost reduction, quality standards, and supplier delivery performance.

 Duties & Responsibilities                                                                                                       

 ·        Adhere to company policies and presents a professional, positive attitude at all times.

·        Make day-to-day decisions involving the Purchasing Department. The decisions should be based on the strategic goals set out by the Purchasing Supervisor/Supply Chain Manager.

·        Research and sources new products. Works with project management teams and gathers information on new products for research and development.

·        Supplies cost accounting information on all new items, price increases, and decreases. Provide management with forecasted industry changes when appropriate.

·        Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier’s reputation and history.

·        Sources new suppliers and negotiates pricing of new items or possible price increases.

·        Maintains and improves vendor relations so as to improve consistent quality, cost, and delivery performance.

·        May prepare purchase orders including quantities to ensure proper material flow on items needed. Expedites purchase order to insure timely delivery.

·        Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.

·        May discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with Quality and Plant Manager, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.

·        May monitor reject material returns and credits for material and labor when necessary.

·        Works with supervisor and quality assurance to identify problems. Contacts supplier to arrange delivery of replacement material, disposition of rejected material, and credit for material and/or labor. Keeps all necessary personnel updated on arrival of replacement material and disposition of rejected material.

·        Will lead and/or participate in a variety of department related projects.

·        Works with all other departments to achieve company goals.

·        Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine the need for changes.

·        Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.

·        Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.

·        Works with other Buyers as directed.

·        Has ability to run MRP and generate orders.

·        Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.

·        Other duties as assigned.