Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Snapon

Job Info

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Overview

This position is onsite at the Corporate Headquarters in Kenosha, WI.

Who We Are:

As part of the Snap-on Tools team, you'll be joining an extraordinary company that has been the industry standard for over 100 years! People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.

Working With Snap-on has Benefits!!



Company-paid benefits include:

• Paid time off, vacation and paid holidays
• Market competitive compensation
• Retirement programs including 401(k) Plan with matching employer contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan - annual optional enrollment period
• Basic dental, Basic life, Basic accidental death, and dismemberment coverage
• Short term and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program
• Business travel accident insurance
• Other health education programs, including smoking cessation, annual wellness screening and seasonal flu shot
• Bonus, incentives depending on position and level
• Base pay progression through lateral & promotional development on both managerial and technical career paths
• Tuition Assistance Plan

Position Summary:

Support and coordinate key Sourcing/Product Management functions, such as contract negotiation and administration; strategic sourcing; and supplier development, management, and improvement. Handle moderately complex issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff. Resolve errors and handle exceptions of limited risk and complexity. Implement procedural changes meant to improve performance or efficiency. Assignments require solid working knowledge of subject matter. Act as a key sourcing resource for product management.

Responsibilities:

• Contact suppliers to obtain price quotes, lead-time, methods of procurement, and quality data, ensuring that they support Snap-on's goals to improve delivery, cost, and lead-time
• Negotiate and update contracts with suppliers
• Assure contract compliance for merchandised product suppliers
• Use corrective action process to manage supplier performance and hold suppliers accountable
• Execute Supplier Business Review program for merchandised product
• Work with Product Management and Engineering to coordinate sourcing projects as needed to assure consistent supply
• Operate within SQA guidelines to ensure high quality performance with respect to products and services delivered
• Coordinate Product Management SDS program and posting on Snap-on website
• Oversee color matching and new color activities to assure consistent colors across products and on-time launch of new colors and new product
• Troubleshoot and work with AP to correct payment problems for applicable suppliers
• Evaluate merchandised products PPV to ensure correct prices are being charged
• Coordinate and complete compliance surveys for the group
• Identify and implement processes that enhance product offering, reduce cost, and/or improve quality
• Champion lean tools to drive performance and hold suppliers accountable to improvement goals
• Other duties as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field
• 2-4 years' business experience, primarily in sourcing or project roles
• Product knowledge related to raw material or merchandised product lines

Skills:

• Self- motivated and well-organized
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Effective time management skills with ability to handle multiple projects at once
• Strong people skills
• Ability to be effective and achieve results in a matrixed work environment
• Solid understanding of contracts and other purchasing paperwork
• Understanding of steel and plastic materials and processes a plus
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications a plus

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