Sourcing Support Specialist

PEAK Technical Services Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PEAK Technical Services Inc. in Erie, PA seeks a Sourcing Program Support Specialist to coordinate RFQ activities and support the manufacturing team. You will track requests, enter purchase orders into the ERP, and monitor supplier development against schedules.

You will work with suppliers to expedite PPAP steps, maintain cost data, and prepare weekly program metrics. Strong Excel skills and the ability to read drawings are preferred; cross-functional project experience will help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications is desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables).
• Previous experience working on a project team with exposure to project scheduling and cross-functional interactions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to effectively work with a variety of suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track RFQ activities.
• Work with suppliers to ensure purchase order promises are input into the ERP system.
• Monitor supplier development schedules, proactively highlighting risks and identifying potential impacts on delivery schedules.
• Execute PPAP and expedite supplier qualification process steps with appropriate functions as necessary.
• Interface with the manufacturing team to support the first build.
• Maintain product cost information and provide analysis and summaries as required.
• Gather and maintain data related to overall program metrics, providing summaries and preparing weekly updates as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Read drawings and specs

Cross-functional collaboration

Project scheduling

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Excel (pivot tables)

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Sourcing Program Support Specialist to join our team in Erie, PA. This role involves coordinating and tracking request for quote (RFQ) activities, working with suppliers, and supporting the manufacturing team. Erie, known for its beautiful lakefront views and vibrant community, offers a great place to live and work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track RFQ activities.


• Work with suppliers to ensure purchase order promises are input into the ERP system.


• Monitor supplier development schedules, proactively highlighting risks and identifying potential impacts on delivery schedules.


• Execute PPAP and expedite supplier qualification process steps with appropriate functions as necessary.


• Interface with the manufacturing team to support the first build.


• Maintain product cost information and provide analysis and summaries as required.


• Gather and maintain data related to overall program metrics, providing summaries and preparing weekly updates as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field preferred.


• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications is desired.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, etc.).


• Previous experience working on a project team with exposure to project scheduling and cross-functional interactions.


• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to effectively work with a variety of suppliers.

Hourly Pay Rate: Based on experience.