Strategic Sourcing Associate — RFQ & Negotiation

Crown; 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

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.