Associate Sourcing Specialist

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok, in Solon, Ohio, is seeking an Associate Sourcing Specialist to develop supplier relationships and apply commodity expertise to source products and services aligned with business needs.

The role focuses on strategic supplier management, lead-time and pricing data maintenance, and participation in negotiations to drive value and risk mitigation. Strong communication and ERP skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (purchasing, marketing, business, engineering, etc.) and 3+ years relevant work experience.
• Strong computer skills and understanding of MRP/business systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Well-developed problem-solving abilities.
• Professional presence
• Strong Business acumen
• Ability to effectively deploy all sourcing-related policies, procedures and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall supplier management for a group of commodities or suppliers including the establishment of blanket orders with process capable suppliers to enable effective and efficient supply replenishment.
• Maintain exceptional relationships with suppliers while resolving performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with Swagelok expectations.
• Develop sourcing strategies and recommend supplier selection decisions.
• Maintain supplier system data such as lead times, pricing and purchase order maintenance.
• Participate in the negotiation process including strategy planning and execution.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Professional presence

Business acumen

MRP/ERP systems

Sourcing policies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Shift: 1st shift

City: Solon

Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between.That same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

Position Summary:

The Associate Sourcing Specialist is responsible for developing supplier relationships and leveraging commodity expertise to source products and services in alignment with business requirements, objectives and consistent with Swagelok’s values.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall supplier management for a group of commodities or suppliers including the establishment of blanket orders (negotiation of pricing, lot size, lead-time, and other business terms) with process capable suppliers to enable effective and efficient supply replenishment, which satisfy internal customer requirements and enable on-time fulfillment of customer orders.
• Maintain exceptional relationships with suppliers while aggressively resolving supplier performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with Swagelok expectations.
• With management guidance, develop sourcing strategies and recommend supplier selection decisions.
• Maintains critical supplier system data such as lead times, pricing and purchase order maintenance and approval.
• Participate in the negotiation process including strategy planning and negotiation execution.
• Develop a thorough expertise for assigned spend categories. Understand market trends and conditions and availability of capable suppliers.
• Manage major part transitions from incumbent to new suppliers as required while achieving inventory, production operations, and fulfillment strategy objectives. Provide regular progress reports on the implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Implement supplier risk management strategies in alignment with the Sourcing Risk Management matrix.
• Manage, as needed, the supplier scheduling function for problem suppliers, new suppliers, or during transition between suppliers.
• Represent Global Sourcing on new product development teams while driving the maximum utilization of preferred suppliers.
• Support the development and implementation of special projects to enhance the performance of the department.
• Participate in the evaluation of potential suppliers by assessing the facilities, procedures, business systems, personnel, quality, financial, delivery, and manufacturing capabilities to ensure alignment with Swagelok expectations.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (purchasing, marketing, business, engineering, etc.) and 3+ years relevant work experience
• Strong computer skills and understanding of MRP/business systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Well-developed problem-solving abilities.
• Professional presence
• Strong Business acumen
• Ability to effectively deploy all sourcing-related policies, procedures and methodologies

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Working conditions associated with normal office environment.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, telephone, copier, printer, etc.).
• Ability to effectively communicate in both small and large groups and settings.
• Ability to traverse between multiple locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania as needed.
• Occasional domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.