Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Lippert; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer, Lippert, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to optimize vendor compliance and sourcing for the marine industry. The role involves collaboration with various teams, vendor management, and cost negotiations to ensure product quality and delivery timelines. Candidates should have a solid background in sourcing, preferably with manufacturing knowledge, and strong skills in Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit offerings

Career development and mentoring

Unique, inclusive and supportive company culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant sourcing experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; able to build pivot tables.
• Experience in manufacturing industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees sourcing responsibilities for all internally sourced goods.
• Responsible for all cost negotiations with vendor base.
• Manages vendor's quality and on-time delivery.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Vendor management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

College Degree (Associates or Bachelors)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Overview

Join Our Team!

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Strategic Sourcing Analyst

The Lippert Corporate Aftermarket team is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Analyst for the marine industry to add to their team to assist in international vendor and materials sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with cross-functional teams leading collaboration and adoption of Lippert Vendor Compliance standards.
• Oversees sourcing responsibilities for all internally sourced goods with and through Lippert Plants.
• Regular evaluation of current supply base; presentation of performance on a regular cadence to leadership.
• Suggests changes to supply base when needed.
• Responsible for all sample status tracking; coordination with product team for efficient evaluation.
• Timely communication to vendor base with feedback.
• Manage the vendor’s quality and on-time delivery
• Responsible for all cost negotiations with vendor base, both internal and external.
• Collaborates with Quality to qualify incoming products.
• Understands product applications and their respective quality requirements.
• Pays attention to detail and can communicate clearly, precisely, and effectively
  
  

Qualifications

• BS is recommended but not required. Historical working career background will be considered.
• 3-5 years relevant sourcing experience preferred.
• Product Development, Retail and or Merchandising background a plus
• Manufacturing industry background is preferred.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft based software utilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; able to build pivot tables and other necessary documents for regular reporting cadence.
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• College Degree (Associates or Bachelors)
• Sourcing, buying, or sales experience
• Demonstrated relationship building with key internal teams
  
  

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: International Private Label Product Development experience is preferred

Travel

Travel independently, domestically as well as globally up to 10% of time, weekend and overnight possible.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States

Why We Are Different

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You Will Get

• A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
• Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
• Fair and competitive compensation.
• Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
• Holiday, personal and vacation days.
  
  

Apply at Careers.lippert.com!

Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Automotive

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