Sourcing Analyst

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe. Within Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s ("FMIC") Purchasing team, we ensure the procurement of materials needed for Fender.

An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are looking for a Sourcing Analyst for our Ensenada, Mexico location. In this role, you will be responsible for reporting and analyzing projects, working with divisional business units on designing and populating spreadsheets, ensuring the accuracy of updated vendor information, preparing supplier RFQ’s and analyzing variances, and creating weekly ad hoc reports to support purchasing management. Through the proper analysis, we will be presenting all information in a manner to allow decision-making with clear financial details to the appropriate levels.

About the job:

• Coordinates data collection from suppliers required for import/export regulations (AAA Certification) along with other legal requirements from Suppliers (maquiladora/ IMMEX).
• Contacts suppliers and maintains CT-PAT/NEEC security programs information from suppliers
• COO (Certificates of origin). Request and organize information to complete and update all COOs.
• Return to Vendor (RTV), leading weekly meetings with quality and buyers.
• Organize information and keep track of progress to maintain a balance between RTV cost and aging.
• Supplier Scorecards: Organize data from OTD (on time delivery), Quality rejections, Cost variances (PPV) and prepare quarterly supplier reports.
• This task leads to multiple production sites.
• Recommend cost savings improvements through changes of purchasing systems, sources and quality.

• Meet with existing suppliers to evaluate their services and products to seek out cost reductions, quality improvement, or new products,

• Communicate problem areas or market conditions that could have a significant effect on production schedules for the purchasing manager.

• Strategy development for an specific commodity

What you need:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and working knowledge of procurement, sourcing, quality or logistics organizations
• Strong communication skills. Written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish (written and spoken, able to maintain a conversation over the phone)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software. EXCEL knowledge is critical.
• It must also be organized.
• Must be able to learn and find information in depth from multiple sources, starting from scratch.
• Must be a self-starter that can work well independently and with a team.
• Experience desired (but not critical) in sourcing/purchasing, finance/accounting, planning, logistics or supplier quality.
• Working knowledge of SAP R3 and BW programs preferred.

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel® and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

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