Supply Chain Development Specialist

Crane Company

Strategic sourcing and rationalization plans
Inventory goals and blanket orders management
Supplier performance analysis and improvement
This role is responsible for developing strategic sourcing and purchasing strategies to ensure superior customer service and company objectives

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for developing strategic sourcing and purchasing strategies to ensure superior customer service and company objectives.
  • The specialist collaborates closely with production planning, operations, quality, and logistics teams to improve supplier performance and support material needs.
  • Key duties include maintaining system accuracy for prime suppliers, managing sampling activities, and leading cost improvement initiatives through supplier consolidation.

Matching Summary

This role is responsible for developing strategic sourcing and purchasing strategies to ensure superior customer service and company objectives.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic sourcing and rationalization plans
  • Inventory goals and blanket orders management
  • Supplier performance analysis and improvement
  • Long-term agreement development and negotiation
  • Material shortage resolution and expediting

Nice-to-have

  • Data-driven insights for continuous improvement
  • Cross-functional collaboration with engineering teams
  • Experience with Kanban programs and LTA's
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to leverage sourcing across locations

Key Requirements

  • 1-2 years professional experience in supply chain
  • B.A. degree in Business or Operations Management
  • Outstanding negotiating skills required

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Not specified

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