Description
global sourcing
market analysis
risk mitigation
supplier collaboration
kpi monitoring
vmi management
The role focuses on the Fasteners category—including screws, nuts, bolts, washers and pins—and manages a mix of VMI programs and long‑lead‑time purchases for domestic distributors and overseas vendors, supporting manufacturing sites in North America and abroad.
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for fastener categories aligned with business objectives.
- Analyze market dynamics, supplier capabilities, and commodity trends to uncover performance and competitive opportunities.
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to leadership for sourcing initiatives and continuous improvement.
- Assess and mitigate supplier risks by creating and implementing contingency plans to ensure supply continuity.
- Partner with Master Scheduling, Planning, Manufacturing, Distribution Centers, and external suppliers to meet operational requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance, track key KPIs, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.
Requirements
bachelor's
2-5 yrs
sap
erp
negotiation
cost reduction
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
- Bring 2–5 years of supply chain or related experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead category strategies and manage supplier networks.
- Strong negotiation skills with experience handling complex supplier agreements.
- Proven record of cost‑reduction, productivity improvement, risk mitigation, and capacity expansion projects.
- Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Agile, Oracle) and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Collaborative communicator with effective problem‑solving abilities.
- Preferred: Experience consolidating SKUs and spend across diverse suppliers.
- Preferred: Developed SKU/component catalogs and managed large tail spend (500+ SKUs).
- Preferred: Hands‑on experience with RFQs.
Benefits
The company fosters a high‑performing, inclusive culture where smart, ambitious people receive support to reach their fullest potential. Employees are encouraged to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions while being their authentic selves.
The role is based in Deerfield, IL, with a hybrid schedule of three days on‑site per week. In fall 2025 the team will move to a new world‑class campus offering collaborative workspaces, dining, onsite daycare, fitness and recreation amenities.
The total compensation includes a base salary range of $80,000‑$110,000 USD plus an annual bonus or role‑based sales incentive plan. Associates also receive competitive benefits such as robust health plans, a market‑leading 401(k) with company match, product discounts, flexible time off, adoption benefits and access to Employee Resource Groups.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. Beware of fraudulent postings; legitimate jobs are posted only on the company’s careers site via SmartRecruiters.
Training + Development
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