Sourcing Specialist I

Skills & Experience

Experience: 1+ years in Purchasing role

Education: Bachelor Degree

Additional Skills & Abilities

·         Must have negotiation skills and the ability to influence decisions that impact Company bottom-line. Must have the ability to effectively interface with internal and external contacts and have the ability to monitor delicate situations tactfully. Must have the ability to understand business needs and plan the most cost-effective solution to goals and objectives, while balancing the needs of the independent sales force.

·         Must have decision-making skills since decisions impact the financial, employee, or public relations posture of the organization. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would normally require a moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.

·         Must have organizational, project management, and time management skills to work effectively with internal and external contacts.

·         Must have knowledge of and experience in materials, manufacturing, printing, and decorating processes, in order to meet Company production and cost objectives while maintaining quality and supply flexibility.

·         Must have oral and written communication skills in order to address purchasing requests, inquiries, and problems, interface effectively with suppliers, and to act as a liaison between Marketing and Manufacturing.

·         Must be knowledgeable about the laws and regulations associated with each region and aware of the cultural differences between the US and the region. Must have the ability to work with multiple cultures, in order to interface effectively with subsidiaries.