Sourcing Manager - Mechanical/Hardware

Company: Ursus, Inc.
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Job Title: Sourcing Manager - Mechanical/HardwareLocation: Seattle, WADuration: 1 YearSummary:The main function of a Sourcing Manager is to develop specifications to communicate to vendors and negotiate pricing with those vendors to support the RFQ.* Job Responsibilities:Gathers detailed information from sales and customers to develop detailed specifications* Solicits bids and quotes and determines best pricing and best value* Procures finished goods and services for resale, utilizing established vendors and/or contacting new vendors as alternative sources of supply when vendors and suppliers are inadequate* Makes substitution recommendation where savings in cost, quantity, quality, or better delivery can be realized* Meets with vendor representatives as required to resolve shipping, backorder and overstock issues.* Develops and qualifies new sources/vendors, obtaining best price/delivery through competition and strong negotiating skills* Maintains up-to-date files of vendor catalogs and price schedules* Keeps abreast of new products and market trends and communicates to designated channels within the organization.* Skills:Strong negotiating and customer-service skills* Possesses a high degree of integrity* Ability to analyze and resolve variety of issues simultaneously* Ability to interact well and gain cooperation of internal division staff and customers* Ability to write up customer orders involving detailed product requirements* Ability to work efficiently in a MS Windows based environment and 10-key by touch* Sufficient math skills to calculate order pricing, freight rates and label measurementsEducation/Experience:* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

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