Sourcing Specialist

VIVA USA Inc; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc is seeking a Sourcing Specialist in Claremore, OK to place and follow-up on POs, manage supplier relationships, expedite orders and address shortages, proactively communicating status and driving solutions. You will update the ERP and support cross-functional teams on delivery performance.

Candidates should have 4+ years in sourcing or procurement, a Bachelor’s degree, and experience with SAP purchasing/MM is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Sourcing/Procurement.
• 4+ years of sourcing/procurement experience.
• Experience with direct materials in manufacturing and shortages management.
• Strong communication and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Place and follow-up on POs and manage supplier relationships.
• Expedite POs and chase shortages; communicate status and drive solutions.
• Update ERP and support special projects related to POs, process improvements, and supply continuity.
• Communicate order status, shortages, and supplier delivery performance cross-functionally.

Skills

PO management

Supplier relationships

Expedite & shortages

Cross-functional communication

Independent worker

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sourcing/Procurement

Tools

SAP

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Sourcing Specialist

Roles and Responsibilities: Place and follow-up on POs. Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes. Expedite POs and support chasing shortages on parts, proactively communicating shortages and driving solutions for them. Update ERP. Support special projects with managing POs, process improvement, and supply continuity. Handles communication with colleagues and the business on order status, shortages, and supplier delivery performance.

4+ years experience Sourcing/Procurement

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with equivalent experience in Sourcing).

Desired Characteristics

SAP experience (purchasing/MM) strongly preferred. Experience with direct materials in a manufacturing environment, including in expediting and shortage management. Very comfortable communicating cross functionally. Proficient in Excel.

Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Self starter. Ability to work independently. Strong problem solving skills.

Outside processing experience a plus.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status