Sourcing Specialist - Motive Power

Crown Equipment Southeast Asia; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug

Flexible Benefits Plan

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Life and Disability Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation in New Bremen, Ohio, is seeking a procurement professional to support supplier communication, quotations, and data analysis across assigned categories.

You will maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and part data in procurement systems, assist with supplier onboarding, performance tracking, and contribute to RFQs, cost comparisons, and savings initiatives while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years related experience
• Associate's degree in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering; non-degree considered with 12+ years experience
• Frequent travel (6-20%) & Occasional overnight stays (0-5%)
• Must be willing to work onsite – New Bremen, Ohio

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing activities for assigned categories by assisting with supplier communication, quotations, and data analysis.
• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and part data within procurement systems to support business continuity.
• Assist with supplier performance tracking, issue documentation, and reporting under guidance from senior team members.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to support part qualification, changes, and basic sourcing initiatives.
• Participate in RFQs, cost comparisons, and savings tracking activities.
• Support supplier onboarding, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Develop foundational sourcing and negotiation skills through hands-on experience and training.

Skills

Supplier communication

Data analysis

Pricing & data management

RFQs

Cost comparisons

Negotiation

Collaboration

Onsite work

Education

Associate's degree (Business, Supply Chain or Engineering)

Non-degree with 12+ years experience

Job description

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Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

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Job Duties

• Support sourcing activities for assigned categories by assisting with supplier communication, quotations, and data analysis.
• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and part data within procurement systems to support business continuity.
• Assist with supplier performance tracking, issue documentation, and reporting under guidance from senior team members.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to support part qualification, changes, and basic sourcing initiatives.
• Participate in RFQs, cost comparisons, and savings tracking activities.
• Support supplier onboarding, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Develop foundational sourcing and negotiation skills through hands-on experience and training.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-4 years related experience
• Associate's degree (Business, Supply Chain or Engineering)
  • Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
• Frequent travel (6-20%) & Occasional overnight stays (0-5%)
• Must be willing to work onsite – New Bremen, Ohio

Preferred Qualifications

• Interpersonal, teamwork and negotiation aptitude skills.
• Manufacturing Engineering or other technical experience.
• CPSM, APICS, CIPS, or comparable training are also preferred.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities

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