Sr. Specialist, Sourcing - OEM

MSC Industrial Direct Co.,Inc.; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC Industrial Supply Co. is seeking a senior sourcing professional in Maple Grove, MN. The role focuses on strategic sourcing for OEM fasteners, collaborating with leaders to optimize pricing and supplier choices.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in OEM supply chain, strong Excel skills, and the ability to read blueprints. Expect a data-driven environment with cross-functional collaboration and limited travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or two years of relevant experience) required.
• Minimum five years' Direct OEM Fastener or Component supply chain experience required.
• Ability to Read and Interpret Blueprints and Drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Strong mathematical skills with accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Valid driver’s license may be required; travel <5%.

Responsibilities

• Provide sourcing expertise and collaborate with leaders to drive pricing and process improvements.
• Strategically source products/services and advise on supplier options.
• Lead sourcing projects and ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Maintain pricing data and quotations accurately in the system.
• Collaborate with sales and other departments to meet goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Business/Finance/Engineering) or 2 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC

Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.

Employment Type : Full Time

Job Category : Warehouse/Distribution

Work Location : Maple Grove, MN (OEM BU)

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:

The OEM Business Unit is dedicated to developing real production fastener solutions for our customers by supporting them with custom engineering, valuable product insight, and a global portfolio of suppliers. This job entails the collection of current market information insuring accurate and competitive pricing is provided on all quotations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Customer Focused, Be Curious and Open Minded, Passionate Team Player, Say/Do, Get to Yes!
• Provides Sourcing expertise and collaborates with business and operations leaders to drive competitive pricing and process improvements.
• Strategically sources products and services, discussing and recommending preferred supplier options, as well as working on strategic sourcing projects through execution.
• Partners with manager on sourcing project implementations with minimal disruption to operations.
• Applies strategic sourcing best practices and industry knowledge, leveraging analytics tools to pursue value generation targets.
• 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 on competitive pricing and quotations.
• Assist with all sourcing-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.
• Reviews of customer item descriptions and prints to ensure all details are clearly communicated with suppliers and sales.
• 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.
• Coordinates activities between Account Managers, Outside Salespeople, other functional areas of the business and Suppliers to meet organizational goals.
• Collaborate with Outside Sales Associates, Material Team and Account Executives to communicate necessary strategic sales approaches.
• Provides Report analysis on quote performance by Customer, Business Segment and Outside Sales Associate.
• Research information on customers and develop Supplier contacts in the market on an independent basis.
• 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.

INFREQUENT ACTIVITIES:

• Visiting Customer or Supplier Locations
• Trade Show Attendance
• ISO Compliance
• Attend Periodic Training Where Applicable
• Participating in Cross Functional Special Projects

QUALIFICATIONS

What You Need:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Business, Finance, or Engineering) or two years of relevant experience required.
• Minimum five years' Direct OEM Fastener or Component supply chain experience required.
• Ability to Read and Interpret Blueprints and Drawings 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.

Other Requirements:

• A valid driver's license may be required.
• Position requires less than 5% of travel.

Compensation starting at $63800 - $96345 depending on candidate location and experience.

The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.

This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position.

WHY MSC?

People. Collaboration. Insight. That's how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 80+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Our associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family's health, well-being and financial future. We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness. Visit our page for a better look at our extensive benefits: Your Future Benefits.

You will also have the opportunity to join our Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able. These circles are open to all associates and are designed to promote awareness, collaboration, and respect.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.

Please note that MSC uses electronic monitoring and system logs in its workplace, including monitoring of Company-provided systems and collaboration tools, as permitted by applicable law.