Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial firm is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Bay Minette, Alabama. The role focuses on purchasing activities, supplier management, and negotiation for cost-effective agreements. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Supply Chain Management and have 3+ years of Purchasing experience. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in English are essential. Join our team for dynamic and collaborative work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Purchasing experience required, preferably in production.
• Experience with commodities like metals, electronics, and paint is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing activities for assigned categories.
• Perform price control, proposal analysis, and negotiate contracts.
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality and logistics demands.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel expertise

Microsoft PowerPoint expertise

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Quincy Compressor dares to be the leader in our industry, always breaking boundaries to offer more to our customers across the world. We have the courage to be different, to take on a challenge, and to be leaders in innovation by offering a diverse product portfolio. As an organization, our purpose is to build unbreakable relationships with our customers, partners and especially our employees. We are looking to add the right people who will support our company mission, vision, and values. We are currently seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our team.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you are responsible for the operational elaboration of Quincy’s purchasing policy in terms of quality, price and delivery performance and achieve the purchasing goals. You will report to the Sourcing Manager.

You will:

• Be Responsible for all purchasing related activities for assigned categories including, but not limited to sourcing process, price control, proposal analysis, negotiating improved value, awarding & implementing contracts, managing existing contracts, supplier performance reviews, and resolving invoice issues regarding pricing deviations
• Obtain maximum value for Quincy Compressor in our agreements regarding cost, quality, delivery, and service levels
• Prepare, understand, and able to present spend analysis of assigned categories/suppliers, understanding key drivers and trends, along with identifying opportunities and risks.
• Provide prompt and accurate purchasing support to internal customers.
• Follow-up on supplier quality performance (together with the SQA engineer) and delivery performance (together with the logistic engineer).
• Analyze and report, as required, on market conditions and trends that may affect the price, availability or quality of purchased products.
• Ensure that suppliers develop themselves in accordance with our quality and logistic demands and always aim for a win-win situation.
• Ensure suppliers are in compliance with Quincy business practices

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don\'t meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business/Applied Economics, or related field preferred.
• At least 3 years of Purchasing experience required. Experience in production environment is preferred.
• Experience with commodities (metals, stampings, castings, paint, electronics, wood etc.) is preferred

Skills and Abilities

• You have a profound knowledge and clear communication of English. Other languages are a plus.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in Microsoft environment with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proven experience sourcing from domestic and international suppliers
• Strong analytical skills required
• Highly detail-orientated

Job location

On-Site: This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Bay Minette, Alabama. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.