SOURCING SPECIALIST at Snapon in Kenosha, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Overview


Snap-on / RS&I Division / Equipment Solutions Group - Kenosha, WI


Monday-Friday, In-office, 8a-5p central.


Under the supervision of the Purchasing Supervisor, develops, and works with sources of supply, prepares, and executes standard request for quotations; purchases materials, supplies, equipment, and services for manufacturing and other departments. Maintains files, logs, supplier and purchasing records. Provides administrative and clerical support to the purchasing department and management.



Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of administrative duties related to the acquisition of materials, supplies, equipment and services, and the returning of purchased goods.


• Contacts appropriate suppliers to obtain price quotes, lead-time, methods of procurement, and quality data.


• Performs analysis requiring the usage of ERP LN, Word, Excel, Access and other computer programs.


• Oversees new vendor setup in procurement or purchasing systems. Ensuring systems are maintained and updated.


• Attends and/or conducts a variety of meetings with staff, suppliers, and other groups to clarify specifications, material requirements, contractual agreements, and to resolve quality problems.


• Plans and organizes work.


• Participates in business-wide and local Strategic Sourcing activities.


• Interpret and apply policies and procedures.


• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Ability to communicate effectively with associates and suppliers both orally and in writing.


• Ensure supplier agreements are completed.


• Administrative purchasing experience.


• Keyboard, reading, writing and mathematical skills, and the ability to use specialized equipment, read difficult instructions, and maintain records.


• Computer skills, Excel, Word, ERP LN, Access, Vision Explorer, Materials Management System or equivalent.

• College degree or equivalent education.


• Two years' relevant experience.


• Good understanding of electrical/electronic manufacturing process, components and purchasing policies.


• Solid understanding of major categories of vehicle service equipment products.


• Proven experience achieving results in a matrix organization.


• Personal characteristics of particular importance are approachability, responsiveness, enthusiasm, adaptability, and flexibility.