Perks for you include:
Responsibilities
- Identify, qualify, onboard, and manage suppliers as assigned. This includes requesting and checking supplier statements, credit reports, contracts, non-disclosure agreements, supplier extranet setup, freight forwarder setup, and working with the legal team on contract redlines.
- Update and maintain supplier documentation in Agile, Vendorful, and any other relevant systems.
- Develop strong relationships with assigned suppliers.
- Support assigned category managers with tactical and administrative tasks.
- Support assigned category managers with New Product Development (NPD) project tasks.
- Request for Quote (RFQ) creation, submission, monitoring, and analysis; sending and requesting product samples to and from potential suppliers; initial purchase order (PO) requests.
- Analyze system data and check for accuracy, completion, and detail.
- Create cost comparisons and pricing analyses.
- Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.
Job Qualification Requirements
- Bachelors degree in supply chain or related field and one year of relevant experience.
- APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society), CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) certification, or CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) certification a plus.
- Understanding of supply chain processes and best practices.
- Project management and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated supplier management skills.
- Must be able to work and effectively communicate with all levels of the company and suppliers.
- Ability to lead and effectively manage cross functional teams.
- Drive for continuous improvement.
- Must be able to manage multiple cross functional projects at once.
Physical Demand Requirements
Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain or a related field
- One year of relevant experience
- APICS certification
- CSCP certification
- CPM certification
- CPIM certification
- Understanding of supply chain processes and best practices
- Project management and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated supplier management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with company employees and suppliers at all levels
- Ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously
- Commitment to continuous improvement
What We Do
Klein Tools is a family-owned American manufacturer of premium-quality, professional-grade hand tools for electricians and other skilled tradespeople. Its broad product range serves construction, electronics, mining, general industry, telecommunications and electrical work, and includes occupational protective equipment. The company emphasizes durable, reliable products and U.S. manufacturing, while supplying customers worldwide through distributors, supporting the everyday needs of professionals across these fields.
