Sourcing Specialist (m/w/d)

Fastenal Europe, Ltd.; Dordrecht; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastenal Europe, Ltd. is seeking a Full-Time Sourcing Specialist in Dordrecht to research and complete formal RFQs.

You will collaborate with sales, engineering, quality, suppliers and customers to identify sources for standard and non-standard items, ensure accurate data, and support cost-saving initiatives. The role requires strong communication, MS Office proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and in a team within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong math aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities.
• Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented.
• Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Researching and completing formal RFQs from customers and looking for optimal costing.
• Collaborating with Fastenal Sales Teams, Product Development Teams, Manufacturers and Customers.
• Working on a team focused on MRO or OEM parts.
• Cross referencing parts based on customer specifications.
• Identifying sources of supply for non-standard items and providing substitutes when feasible.
• Collaborating with Supplier Development team to onboard suppliers and improve data content.
• Assisting the Lean Solution team with new business implementation.
• Collaborating with Industry Sales Specialists and Engineers to understand customer needs and solutions.
• Negotiating bid details for cost savings with suppliers and manufacturers.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Math aptitude

Independent worker

Multitasking

Organization

Customer service

Ambition

Integrity

Teamwork

Education

Business related degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

OVERVIEW

Working as Full-Time Sourcing Specialist, you will research and complete formal Requests for Quotes (RFQ's). Completing these RFQ's requires you to understand and interpret customer prints and work closely with sales, engineering, quality, suppliers/manufacturers and customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Researching and completing formal Requests for Quotes (RFQ's) from some of Fastenal Company's largest current and potential customers
• Working closely with the following groups: Fastenal Sales Teams, Fastenal Product Development Teams, Manufacturers and Customers
• Working on a team that is focused on MRO or OEM parts
• Cross referencing parts based on customer's specifications
• Identifying sources of supply for non-standard items as well as providing accurate alternate or substitute items when feasible
• Collaborating with Fastenal Supplier Development team to help advance supplier onboards, roadmaps and continuous improvement of data content
• Assisting the Fastenal Lean Solution team with the implementation of new business
• Working with Fastenal Industry Sales Specialists and Fastenal Engineers to better understand customers' needs and solutions
• Negotiating bid details for optimal costing or cost savings initiatives with suppliers and manufacturers

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
• Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess or are working towards a Business related degree
• Prior experience in sales or a related industry
• Prior experience working with industrial products

ABOUT US

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

For more information about Fastenal visit our website and social media channels:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fastenal-europe
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FastenalCompany/videos
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fastenalcompanycareers/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastenal_europe/

We will review all applications carefully and invite all candidates that are shortlisted for an interview.

Fastenal is an Equal Opportunity Employer