Global Sourcing Specialist Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Global Sourcing Specialist position at Harsco involves supporting commodity strategies to deliver cost benefits, reporting to the Sourcing Department. Responsibilities include supplier selection, RFQ data gathering, and supplier performance tracking. Candidates need purchasing experience and knowledge of MRP systems, with solid communication skills. A degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience is required.
Job Description
Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance. We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.
GENERAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Sourcing Specialist will support commodity strategies and solutions that deliver value and cost benefits. This role reports to the Souring Department to secure continuous supply of quality specific materials.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Will include the following, other duties may be assigned + Assists in the supplier selection process per sourcing strategies + Gathers data to send out RFQs to supply base + Record quote data to track supplier performance + Works with assigned commodity group, planning, organizing task and projects + Process item price requests from sales teams as needed by obtaining new and updated quotes from suppliers + Work with large data sets and apply data integrity criteria both with accuracy and timely execution + Must be capable of prioritizing workload and handle multiple projects at one time + Maintain MRP by updating various supplier and purchase item elements + Develop, review, analyze, and interpret various reports. Attention to detail required + Ability to understand and evaluate specific commodities in a global procurement market + Must have ability to gain technical understanding of assigned commodities + Resolve pricing conflicts and place bids with different suppliers as required + Solid mathematical, verbal, and written communication skills required + Manage item reactivation requests + Other duties as required and assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
+ Purchasing experience in an automated MRP environment, preferably using Infor LN. + Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite, especially excel (required) + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Solid mathematical, verbal and written communication skills required + Ability to read engineering blueprints or various relevant technical documents + Ability to develop productive working relationship with internal customers
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
+ Degree in Business Administration or Technical associate’s degree preferred + Minimum educational requirement – High School Diploma (GED) with 3 plus years purchasing experience We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Rail’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Rail offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Matthew Fink, HR Manager NoAM at 803-822-9160 and Harsco Rail will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. _Please call only for disability application._
