Sourcing Specialist I - The Toro Company

Overview

Assist with supplier relations, procurement, and sourcing tasks within the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• purchase orders
• ecn management
• erp procurement
• lead time
• cost control
• supplier relations

Tasks

-Manage purchase requisition queue and ensure purchase orders are placed with suppliers offering fair pricing, outstanding quality, and excellent service. -Ensures engineering change notices (ECN’s) are completed timely. -Support lead time maintenance and reduction -Maintain the supplier relationship through excellent communication to ensure the supplier has alignment with ISC’s goals. -Support Sourcing Specialist and Category Manager in long term cost control strategies to fit specific strategic supplier partnerships and commodities. -Support TTC’s Digital Transformation objectives. -Support multiple areas of the parts procurement process within TTC’s MRP/ERP system. -Assist supplier transitions. Participate in supplier exit process standardization and continuous improvement projects. -Support various intradepartmental process improvement projects including lean activities, productivity improvements, lead time maintenance and others as assigned. -Support the deviation from specification (DFS) requests from suppliers. Assist supplier quality engineer when needed. -Assist with the gathering of requested information for Total Cost of Ownership analysis to support the Category Team. -Support the TTC’s Escalation process and requests from TTC’s manufacturing plants on supplier deliveries and escalations as required.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• sap
• ariba
• erp
• sourcing
• analytical

What You Bring

-Proven ability to analyze situations and accurately take effective actions. -Ability to troubleshoot routine issues that arise in moderately complex situations. -Capacity to work independently as well as within a team-oriented, collaborative environment. -Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Operations or Engineering with 0+ years of professional experience. -Understanding of manufacturing processes, cost drivers, and market dynamics for assigned commodities. -Sourcing experience or relevant education normally gained by completing degree in supply chain or operations related field preferred. -Ability to maintain composure during rapidly changing situations, remaining focused on the relevant objective. -Understand, and support the category specific strategy. Understand how category strategy connects to ISC strategy. -Self-motivated, ability to work under pressure, manage and prioritize multiple objectives concurrently, attend to details, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. -Basic skills in Microsoft Suite, MRP/ERP, Ariba and SAP®

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About The Toro Company

-Products trusted by professionals in grounds maintenance, agriculture, and construction sectors. -Expanded offerings include innovations in lawnmowers, irrigation systems, and snow removal equipment. -Recognized for cutting-edge technology and commitment to improving productivity and efficiency. -Serves diverse markets like professional landscaping, sports fields, golf courses, agriculture, and snow removal. -Continuous investment in research and development ensures products meet evolving industry needs. -Pioneering work in sustainable irrigation solutions.

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