Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Talentify; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is seeking a supply chain professional to lead supplier cost reduction efforts and manage supplier relationships for materials sourcing. The role involves make vs.

buy analyses, lean project execution, and collaboration with finance to ensure timely payments. The ideal candidate has 2+ years with degree or 5+ years without degree in supply chain, proficiency with SAP or ERP tools, and APICS/ISM certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years with degree or 5+ years without degree in supply chain roles.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office.
• APICS or ISM certificate preferred.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical illustrations and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to identify and implement supplier cost reductions.
• Assist in the selection and management of new and current suppliers.
• Perform make vs. buy analysis to determine optimal chain of supply for materials and suppliers.
• Support materials and quality teams to identify supplier delivery and quality issues.
• Source materials for new product launches and product model changes.
• Support the supplier transition process by allocating work from an external supplier to in house production or vice versa.
• Coordinate request for quote packages with supply base to ensure premium pricing for sourced materials.
• Collaborate with the finance and accounting departments to ensure suppliers are paid on time.
• Manage materials projects by using problem solving techniques, data from factory information systems, and lean manufacturing concepts.

Skills

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Make vs buy analysis

Sourcing

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Teamscenter

Job description

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to identify and implement supplier cost reductions.
• Assist in the selection and management of new and current suppliers.
• Perform make vs. buy analysis to determine optimal chain of supply for materials and suppliers.
• Support materials and quality teams to identify supplier delivery and quality issues.
• Source materials for new product launches and product model changes.
• Support the supplier transition process by allocating work from an external supplier to in house production or vice versa.
• Coordinate request for quote packages with supply base to ensure premium pricing for sourced materials.
• Collaborate with the finance and accounting departments to ensure suppliers are paid on time.
• Manage materials projects by using problem solving techniques, data from factory information systems, and lean manufacturing concepts.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field required OR years of experience considered in lieu of degree.

Years of Experience

2 or more years w/ degree OR 5 or more years or relevant experience w/o degree.

Software Knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite, ERP system experience required; SAP and Teamscenter experience preferred

Additional Requirements

• Supply Chain Certificate through APICS or ISM preferred
• Ability to understand and interpret technical illustrations in a mathematical diagram and apply mathematical concepts and operations preferred