OEM Sourcing Analyst - Fasteners & Pricing

MSC Industrial Supply Co.; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC Industrial Supply Co. in Maple Grove, MN, is seeking a driven sourcing specialist to support the OEM Business Unit. You will collect current market information to ensure accurate and competitive pricing on quotations and help manage supplier relations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams, vendor selection, and data integrity while adhering to sourcing policies. Bachelor\'s degree or two years\' experience preferred, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Business, Finance, or Engineering) or two years of relevant experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills required.
• Must have a strong sense of urgency to keep a steady pulse on moving forward with projects, processes, and deadlines.
• Ability to lead yourself and be self-motivated.
• Excellent analytical skills are required.
• Strong mathematical skills with accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Have a mindset of integrity for best practices and for being a professional in manner and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Customer Focused, Be Curious and Open Minded, Passionate Team Player, Say/Do, Get to Yes!
• Partners with manager on sourcing project implementations with minimal disruption to operations.
• Collaborates with operations and suppliers to optimize the procure-to-pay process and establish supplier relationships.
• Assists in the day-to-day operations of the sourcing department.
• Collaborates with departments to provide insight into competitive pricing and quotations.
• Assist with all source-related functions.
• Regularly provides detailed status updates and communication to Supply Chain and business stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with OEM sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.
• Helps maintain data integrity in all systems and ensure required documentation is received and required process steps are completed.
• Provides accurate and timely pricing information on all quotations.
• Matches customer items with correct global suppliers.
• Enter supplier prices, lead-time, deviations, etc. into a quote system and maintain all supporting documentation.
• Manages the quotation and follow-up process in support of the organizational goals and customer expectations.
• Grows product sales and margins by making accurate pricing decisions through strategic supplier selection, applying product knowledge and leveraging the Sourcing team's industry experience.
• Educates Inside and Outside Sales Associates on the value of pricing decisions based on the selected supplier.
• Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.
• Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MSC Industrial Supply Co. in Maple Grove, MN, is seeking a driven sourcing specialist to support the OEM Business Unit. You will collect current market information to ensure accurate and competitive pricing on quotations and help manage supplier relations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams, vendor selection, and data integrity while adhering to sourcing policies. Bachelor\'s degree or two years\' experience preferred, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication are