Senior Sourcing Specialist - Holland, MI (hybrid)
Location
Holland, MI | United States
Job description
Company Overview
When you feel connected to your work, you feel more engaged. At Haworth, you can pursue a career that offers you ample opportunity to build your portfolio and expand your skillset in an exciting and inclusive environment. Join a company that values innovation, inspiration, and you!
HAWORTH is a global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. As a valued member of our team, you can make your mark on the world and reach your full potential within a culture of connectivity.
Why Haworth? Find out !
Here at Haworth, our members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment including:
- 4 weeks paid time off and an option to purchase an additional week
- Priority Health Insurance
- Newly renovated on-site gym open 24 hours
- 401k Benefit - If you contribute 6% of your annual salary, Haworth will contribute up to 7%
- Annual bonus programs
- Company provided Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- 4 hours of paid volunteer time off
- Zero waste to landfill company which provides personal on-site recycling drop-off
Job Overview
We are currently looking for a Senior Sourcing Specialist to join our team in Holland, MI.
As a Senior Sourcing Specialist, you will:
Execute supply chain strategy. Identify supplier quality, delivery, and service issues. Monitor supplier corrective action and coordinate supplier development. Identify and eliminate waste from supply chain. May develop and manage sources of supply for commodities. May assist with development of supply chain sourcing strategy and manage supplier alliances for commodities, including supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing supplier performance and relationship management.
Some of the responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Analyzes supplier performance, using Haworth systems, to identify supplier issues, initiate corrective action, and track performance.
- Manages supplier base and supply chain to assure lead time, quality, and on-time complete delivery meet Haworth objectives.
- Leads Supplier Quality Task Teams (SQTT). Uses SQTT process to drive supplier development.
- Works closely with Commodity Material Planners, Production Planners, end-users, and suppliers to reduce lead-time and Haworth inventory investment. Uses various Just In Time (JIT) techniques, including Kanban, consigned inventories, and others.
- May develop sources of supply, including competitive bidding, supplier selection, and negotiating contract terms and conditions for medium-risk commodities, to ensure Supply Chain Performance.
- Maintains database and generates purchase order contracts, using Haworth systems. Utilizes spreadsheet analysis software, to evaluate technical and financial data.
- Exercises most effective use of company funds in acquisition of assigned commodities and equipment, in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Do you have these required qualifications?
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, or similar.
- 2 years of purchasing experience.
- Ability to lifts parts, materials, and/or products weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to transport self for interplant and supplier visits.
- Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Ability to work in Holland, MI without relocation assistance.
Do you have these preferred qualifications?
- Experience working in manufacturing industry.
- Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing purchase orders.
- Global sourcing experience.
- Experience analyzing data and using Statistical Process Control methodology.
Haworth Values
At Haworth, we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers.
We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Members. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.
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