Strategic Sourcing Specialist — Cross-Functional Buyer

MAT Holdings, Inc.; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and $disabled

PTO including paid vacation, sick days

Job summary

MAT Industries Inc., a MAT Holdings Inc. member in Jackson, Tennessee, seeks a Sourcing Specialist to liaison between suppliers, engineering, quality and manufacturing on-site at 213 Industrial Dr., Jackson, TN 38301.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and assertiveness to support manufacturing initiatives. You will lead value and cost improvement programs, negotiate terms with vendors, release POs, and collaborate with engineering on new parts qualifications, while

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills, patience, assertiveness, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Resolve operational issues with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Customer Service, Accounting, IT, Warehouse, Operation, Import Documents, and Customs Brokers
• Organize and carry out vigorous value improvement & cost improvement programs to achieve company goals
• Work with engineering in quoting and sourcing new parts
• Negotiate the purchase terms and prices with vendors
• Responsible for releasing purchase orders and working with Quality and Engineering for qualification for all new parts
• Evaluate the current supplier's cost and quality history, reviewing other supplier options and leading strategic sourcing projects
• Administers the necessary reports and documents required to support purchasing activities

Job description

MAT Industries Inc., a MAT Holdings Inc. member in Jackson, Tennessee, seeks a Sourcing Specialist to liaison between suppliers, engineering, quality and manufacturing on-site at 213 Industrial Dr., Jackson, TN 38301.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and assertiveness to support manufacturing initiatives. You will lead value and cost improvement programs, negotiate terms with vendors, release POs, and collaborate with engineering on new parts qualifications, while