Kansas City, MO, US
7 days ago
SOURCING SPECIALIST

EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE. EXCITING POSSIBILITIES. GREAT OPPORTUNITY.

Custom Truck One Source has changed the way the industry looks at specialized truck and heavy equipment solutions. With sales, rentals, aftermarket parts and service, equipment customization, remanufacturing, financing solutions, and asset disposal, our team of experts, vast equipment breadth and integrated network of locations across North America offer superior service and unmatched efficiency for our customers. Your success is what's next with Custom Truck One Source. 

Summary

The Sourcing Specialist will help and assist with day-to-day sourcing activities to include identifying and managing suppliers, to meet the company’s needs. This role involves conducting requests for quotes, research, and analysis of results. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, good negotiation capabilities, and a general understanding of sourcing strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Execute defined Sourcing Strategies with preferred vendors via RFQ/RFI.Summarize RFQ/RFI packages to support business award decision process.Support Production Engineering Change Order process (ECO) with vendors and internal stakeholders.Assist with hot part expediting process.Assist with Vendor Management and scorecard alignment.Audit vendor invoicing, compliance with pricing agreements and purchase price variances. Assist in analyzing data to improve purchasing and services provided.Assist in the development and compliance with Purchasing policies and procedures.Assist with gathering data for all other general purchasing initiatives.

Required Skills and Qualifications

2+ years’ experience as Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Specialist, Purchasing Agent or similar role.Must possess a good understanding of purchasing procedures & solid organizational skills.Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.Strong communication skills with the ability to sift through data and clearly communicate key findings and recommendations.Self-starter with ability to drive independent problem solvingProficient in MS Office 365 products 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or equivalent Manufacturing background in Sourcing or Supply Chain Function.

Working Conditions

Works between an office and plant environment with exposure to varying degrees of temperatures and noise. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time including overnight stays

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, and walkingAttendance - The ability to work as scheduled with punctual attendance, Monday-Friday plus  any additional hours/days necessary to meet business demands.Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

BENEFITS

401(k) with Employer MatchCompetitive Health CareDental, Vision, and Life InsurancePaid Vacation, Sick and HolidaysSTD/ LTDPartner DiscountsInvestment in Employee Development

Custom Truck One Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for work authorization. Only candidates authorized to work in United States without the need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.

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