Sourcing Specialist

A Sourcing Specialist for the Kalmar Global Sourcing Organization is accountable for leading a relatively small group of suppliers to world-class supply chain results in the scope of global organization. World class is defined as optimal Quality, Delivery and Cost performance as well as Risk management. The Sourcing Specialist is an important member of the sourcing team and must be well aligned with operations (Quality, Planning, Finance, etc.) as well as with the engineering team on projects or new products. Essential to this position is leading all supplier related activities, both for ongoing production as well as new product introduction. The position requires excellent leadership and supplier management & negotiation skills. The sourcing specialist needs to select suppliers as well as to clearly communicate priorities and expected results from their suppliers.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 
Drive profits using cost saving strategies and project management skills to effectively lower manufacturing costs for component spend.
Implement cost improvement strategies by supplier to achieve cost targets.
Demonstrate teamwork with colleagues to achieve results.
Optimize the supplier base for their respective category group and spend responsibilities.
Develop & implement category strategies and negotiate with suppliers with heavy emphasis on quality, delivery and cost. Collaborate strategies with global category managers.
Select and develop suppliers to achieve world-class results on quality, delivery and cost.
Demonstrate a business mindset with sustainable results.
Develop and implement action plans to continuously improve their suppliers.
Complete project work in the global scope.
Implement and maintain proactive supplier management that continually improves a small, high performing supply base through a supplier performance measurement and development program.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for securing own and co-workers’ safety and health with all possible means and in compliance with the law.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education
Minimum bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or engineering. 
Master’s degree is a plus but not required. 

Experience
Minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing environment is required.

Competencies
Ideal candidate will bring purchasing/sourcing/supply chain experience with an in-depth knowledge of people and processes, preferably with an OEM or tier 1 supplier environment.
Value Engineering/Cost Reduction & Standardization experience highly preferred. 
Project Management experience.
Excellent contract management and negotiation skills. 
Fluent in English, other languages are a plus.
Experience with an ERP system. Preference given to those with INFOR LN system experience.
Domestic and possible international travel requirements are estimated to be 5% - 10%.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Knowledge in Total Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, ERP/MRP systems and Supply Chain optimization is valued.
Proficient in the use of Google Suite, including Sheets, Slides & Microsoft office software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
Professional ISM affiliation/certification strongly desired.  

WORKING TOGETHER WITH 
Kalmar & Corporate Direct & Indirect Procurement team
Cross Functional Stakeholders within business areas
Other stakeholders across the Global Company (to the extent required)