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Location

Reno, NV | United States

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Job description

General Summary and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers to ensure the procurement of high-quality goods and services. This position requires a combination of strong analytical skills, negotiation expertise, and the ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.

Essential Functions:

• Supplier Identification and Evaluation
  1. Conduct thorough market research to identify potential suppliers.
  2. Evaluate supplier capabilities, assessing their financial stability, quality, on-time delivery, and production capacity.
• Negotiation and Contract Management
  1. Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, including pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
  2. Draft and manage supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Cost Analysis and Optimization
  1. Analyze costs associated with suppliers and the procurement process while identifying opportunities for cost optimization.
  2. Implement strategies to achieve cost savings without compromising quality.
• Supplier Relationship Management
  1. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
  2. Work collaboratively with suppliers to address issues, improve performance, and drive continuous improvement.

Other Duties:

• Risk Management:
  1. Identify and assess potential risks in the supply chain.
  2. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure a stable and reliable supply of goods and services.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  1. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, and quality assurance, to align sourcing strategies with overall business objectives.
• Market Trends and Innovation:
  1. Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and innovations.
  2. Introduce new and innovative suppliers and technologies to enhance the company's competitive advantage.

Job Specifications:

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Sourcing Manager or in a similar role, with at least 3-5 years in supply chain.
• Manufacturing experience in supply chain is preferred.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office & MRP systems.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, including organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in written form, including ability to lead cross-functional discussions.
• Ability to multitask and operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Supervision Received:

• Reports to the Director of Supply Chain, but must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with other departments.

Scope and Impact:

• Performing duties to a high level is required to maintain customer on-time delivery, product quality, and brand equity.

Working Conditions:

• Casual office atmosphere.

This is intended to describe the general nature and level of work done by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the duties, or requirements.

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