Sourcing Agent at Panduit in Tinley Park, Illinois

Job Description:

At Panduit, we don't just offer a job - we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company's success. You'll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you're ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, apply today and make your mark with Panduit!



Ready to shape global sourcing strategies and drive success? Join us as a Sourcing Agent today!



The Sourcing Agent will drive global sourcing strategies to boost productivity, supply chain efficiency, and product development. They'll manage suppliers, negotiate terms, monitor performance, and resolve issues while working closely with regional teams to meet goals. By implementing best practices and improving supplier relationships, they'll elevate category strategies and performance.



What You Will Do

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  Sourcing Strategy
  : Implement sourcing strategies for designated commodities, including supplier identification, assessment, and relationship management, supplier rationalization, commodity risk assessments, cost savings, new product development support, market updates, and annual budgeting.


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  Commercial Management: Support contract management, product qualification, RFP processes, negotiations, and productivity initiatives with suppliers. Ensure regulatory compliance and conduct supplier qualification, managing deliverables and verifying quality, cost, and timeliness of first production runs.


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  Supply Chain Optimization: Drive supplier performance through scorecards and development plans, support supply chain initiatives (e.g., lead time and inventory reduction, service level improvements), and manage supplier and commodity spend, ROI, and MPV tracking.


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  Project Management: Collaborate on cross-functional teams to drive early supplier involvement, meet performance goals, support project timelines, and deliver material cost savings.


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  Oracle Management: Ensure accurate vendor and item data setup in Oracle.


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  Process Support: Provide sourcing and purchasing process guidance to internal teams.

What You Will Bring

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  Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations Management.


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  Certificates
  : CPIM/CPM/CSCP/APICS certification preferred or commitment to achieve certification.


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  Experience
  : 2-4 years in sourcing, purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain preferably with previous global experience.


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  Skills: Excellent negotiation, project leadership, decision-making, and critical thinking ability.


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  Analytical: Excellent analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.


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  Communication: Effective communicator at all levels, skilled in cross-functional collaboration.


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  Software: Working knowledge of ERP systems - Oracle a plus.

What We Can Offer You

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  Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.


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  Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance. This role will require you to be in the office 50% of the time (schedule based on manager's discretion).


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  Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.


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  Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.


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  Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.

Compensation: The expected annual base salary range for this role is $65,000 - $80,000. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.


Join us in making meaningful connections. Apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all.


Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future.




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