Trident Consulting

Sourcing Specialist

Posted 10 Days Ago

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Claremore, OK, USA

In-Office

35-40 Hourly

Mid level

Information Technology

The Role

Manages purchase orders, supplier relationships, expediting, shortages, schedule changes, ERP updates, and supply continuity initiatives. Communicates order status and supplier performance across functions, supports process-improvement projects, and drives solutions to delivery issues. Requires sourcing or procurement experience, with SAP purchasing/MM, direct materials, manufacturing expediting, and shortage-management experience preferred.

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Company Description

About Trident:
Trident Consulting is an award-winning IT/engineering staffing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology

Some of our recent awards include:
2022, 2021, 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America
2022, 2021 SF Business Times 100 fastest-growing private companies in Bay Area

Job Description

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist

Location: Claremore, OK

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $35-$40/hr on W2(Inclusive all)

Roles and Responsibilities:

Place and follow-up on POs. Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes.
Expedite POs and support chasing shortages on parts, proactively communicating shortages and driving solutions for them. Update ERP.
Support special projects with managing POs, process improvement, and supply continuity. Handles communication with colleagues and the business on order status, shortages, and supplier delivery performance.
4+ years experience Sourcing/Procurement

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with equivilant experience in Sourcing).

Desired Characteristics:

SAP experience (purchasing/MM) strongly preferred. Experience with direct materials in a manufacturing environment, including in expediting and shortage management. Very comfortable communicating cross functionally. Proficient in Excel.
Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Self starter. Ability to work independently. Strong problem solving skills.
Outside processing experience a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Skills Required

4+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or high school diploma/GED with equivalent sourcing experience
SAP purchasing/MM experience
Experience with direct materials in a manufacturing environment
Experience in expediting and shortage management
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Outside processing experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently