Strategic Sourcing Agent at Harvard Integrations LP – Tea, South Dakota
Harvard Integrations LP
Tea, South Dakota, 57064, United States
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Job Function:Supply Chain
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Description:
Play a crucial role in the procurement process by identifying and establishing long-term relationships with vendors. Responsibilities will include evaluating future needs, assessing existing vendor capabilities, and providing essential support to Procurement Agents. Staying informed about market trends and changes in business practices will be key to ensuring the company remains competitive and innovative.
- Evaluate future needs and assess existing vendor capabilities.
- Research and establish vendors for long term relationships.
- Leverage volume forecasting.
- Develop, maintain, and deliver supplier scorecards.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors.
- Conduct vendor visits as necessary.
- Provide company with market trends and forecasts.
- Provide backup to Procurement Agents.
- Keep abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned markets, new or altered types of materials entering the market, etc.
- Perform additional duties as requested.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business preferred, or at least 5 years of purchasing experience in industrial manufacturing.
- Previous purchasing experience with Electrical or Steel Commodities in a multi-plant environment
- Good knowledge in (MRP) material requirement planning (Epicor preferred)
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Clear and professional communication skills.
- International sourcing experience required (IEC and Australian code knowledge a plus)
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Tea, South Dakota, 57064, United States
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