Overview
As a Sourcing Specialist you will be responsible for handling the company's end to end sourcing operations. The successful candidate will be able to contribute to company's strategic sourcing planning and appraise & improve our sourcing activities by analyzing the company's needs, spendings, supplying partnerships and new possibilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop sourcing & e-procurement policy for Mechatronics Division. Evaluate purchasing decisions on supply, outsourcing, and procurement while ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Lead supply chain risk assessment and analysis for in-house manufacturing. Contribute to manufacturing planning, while continuously streamlining manufacturing complexity.
- Lead initial market research and vendor profiles to aid supplier selection based on cost, market trends, and vulnerability assesment.
- Negotiate contracts with key suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service, and quality. Manage proposal evaluation, RFP process and final vendor selection to meet budget objectives.
- Establish a vendor scorecard to benchmark performance, conduct regular supplier risk assessments, and continuously improve process.
- Manage Supplier selection via collaboration with Procurement, Engineering, and Product Development. Develop best practices for negotiation, contracting, on-boarding, and renewal.
- Refine policies, estimate risk and apply risk minimizing techniques, ensure contracts comply with industry regulations, and continuously improve RFP templates
- Maintain strategic sourcing relationships and develop strong partnerships.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Logistics, or in a related field.
- Minimum 5 years sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 3 years experience in micromobility industry.
- Thorough working knowledge in trade compliance, contract negotiation,project management, and strategic logistics planning required.
- Understanding of mechatronics and mechanical engineering is a plus.
- Superb leadership and communication skills.
- Advanced ability to collaborate and negotiate.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
- Willingness to travel to develop, promote, and maintain strategic sourcing relationships.
- Fluent in English, German is a plus.
About SRAM
SRAM LLC is one of the world's largest suppliers of components to the bike industry. Established in Chicago in 1987, SRAM continues to promote cycling through its products, its advocacy, and its employees who are dedicated to improving the cycling experience. Today, SRAM employs more than 5,000+ employees, in 20+ locations, across 10+ countries. SRAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Founded in Chicago in 1987 by Stan Day, SRAM, LLC has grown to be one of the world's largest bicycle component manufacturers. Today, we are led by CEO, Ken Lousberg, and Stan Day serves as Chairman of our Board. SRAM’s global footprint helps us bring cycling to every corner of the globe, including your local roads and trails.
We design and manufacture bicycle components, including shifters, derailleurs, brakes, chains, suspension, and power meters. Our components are used by bicycle manufacturers, distributors, and bicycle retailers.
Read the full history of SRAM: https://www.sram.com/en/company/about/history
Why Work With Us
SRAM’s success is due to the hard work, passion, and commitment of our team members around the world. A respectful workplace where we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment and all people feel welcome. We offer benefit programs that encourage well-being and support in all aspects of team members’ lives.
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