Sr. Sourcing Specialist

Company:  Ergotron
Location: St Paul
Closing Date: 07/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

About Ergotron: Ergotron, Inc. is a global leader in designing ergonomic solutions that connect people and technology to enhance human performance, health and happiness. Using the Technology of Movement , Ergotron builds products and custom solutions that help people feel a new sense of energy in healthcare, industrial and office settings, both at home and on-site. Through its 40-year history, Ergotron has led the industry with innovative, professional-grade products and customer-focused service. The company has earned more than 200 patents and established a growing portfolio of award-winning brands including WorkFit and CareFit , and patented Constant Force and LiFeKinnex technologies. Ergotron is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, with a presence in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit Position Summary: This position will conduct global Strategic Sourcing activities and projects as part of Supply Chain operations. Will be responsible for source selection, supplier development, transitioning of products from product development to production, supply strategy, negotiations, contracts and supplier management for multiple commodities and contract manufacturers. The Senior Sourcing Specialist will provide procurement and project management working with cross-functional teams as a sourcing liaison between the product management team, engineering, finance, business unit, internal factories, and the supplier. Besides having a strategic mindset, we also hope that you are a strong communicator and a problem-solving kind of person who loves being part of a team and take ownership for your area of expertise. This position has responsibility for the implementation, management and evaluation of all phases of sourcing operations. Position Responsibilities: Promote operational efficiency and facilitate cross-functional decision making related to sourcing. Participates in the coordination and release of R&D projects. Develop, audit and maintain relationships with strategic Suppliers. Execute commodity and supply base optimization strategies and action plans. Evaluate existing and potential suppliers, search for new suppliers. Execute cost savings projects. Execute request for quotation. Collaborate with cross functional groups to develop and qualify materials, components, processes, assemblies and suppliers. Identify supply base risk including market assessments, financial assessments, social responsibility, environment, ethics, etc. and report out information to leadership Negotiate prices, terms, statements of work, technical requirements and contracts in collaboration with the legal department. Complete projects and tasks to meet deliverables and deadlines. Work with supply base to identify and optimize safety, quality, delivery, and cost initiates. Integrate solutions across the business through application of a broad understanding of how the company operates. Additional duties as requested. Supports Lean Business Enterprise initiatives for continuous process improvement and waste elimination.

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