Global Sourcing Coordinator (On-site)

Sherwood Electromotion Inc.

The Role

Overview

Coordinate global supplier sourcing, RFQs, onboarding, data tracking, and support purchasing.

Key Responsibilities

  • rfq management
  • supplier onboarding
  • data entry
  • dashboard reporting
  • supplier research
  • quote consolidation

Tasks

SUMMARY: The Global Sourcing Coordinator supports the company’s global sourcing activities by executing day-to-day supplier research, RFQ administration, onboarding, data tracking, and follow-up with international and domestic suppliers. The role is focused on organizing information, maintaining accuracy in cost and lead-time data, and ensuring that supplier communication, documents, and status updates are properly captured and shared internally to support purchasing and production. The coordinator helps drive cost savings, reduce supply risk, and support on-time delivery of quality products. -Support dual‑sourcing initiatives and identify single‑source risks; flag critical items requiring additional sources or contingency plans. -Enter and maintain approved cost, lead time, MOQ, and terms in ERP/MRP and sourcing dashboards; ensure accuracy of part numbers and vendor records. -Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs to approved and prospective suppliers; track quote status and follow up to close gaps and overdue responses. -Coordinate with Purchasing on PO placement to selected suppliers; obtain acknowledgements, promised ship dates, and tracking information; escalate delays or risks to the Global Sourcing Manager. -Liaise with Engineering and Quality to obtain drawings/specifications, manage document control, and confirm suppliers are working to the latest revisions. -Support cross-functional meetings to resolve obstacles related to cost, lead time, supplier capability, or manufacturability. -Maintain and update the supplier database and sourcing trackers with accurate contact information, capabilities, cost, lead time, and terms. -Serve as first point of contact for routine supplier questions and route technical/commercial issues to the appropriate internal owner. -Coordinate supplier onboarding: NDAs, vendor setup forms, banking information, quality questionnaires, certifications, insurance, and compliance documentation; ensure records are complete and stored properly. -Support logistics handoff by confirming agreed Incoterms and collecting shipment documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates) when required. -Search, identify, and pre-qualify potential suppliers globally through research, networking, and market analysis; capture capability details (capacity, certifications, core competencies, lead times). -Prepare weekly sourcing status updates, dashboards, and KPIs (quote turnaround time, qualified sources per part, cost deltas, and delivery risk). -Consolidate and compare vendor quotes (pricing, MOQ, lead time, Incoterms, payment terms, tooling, NRE) and highlight deltas and risks for review by the Global Sourcing Manager. -Maintain organized records of RFQs, quotes, approvals, NDAs, supplier scorecards, and performance notes for auditability and future reference.

Requirements

  • excel
  • erp
  • cscp
  • incoterms
  • rfqs
  • scorecards

What You Bring

-Post-secondary education in supply chain management, business, procurement, engineering technology, or a related field. -Familiarity with supplier performance scorecards and corrective action follow-up. -Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple open actions across suppliers, parts, and projects. -Strong follow-up discipline and ability to work across time zones to obtain timely responses. -Experience consolidating technical RFQs and coordinating with Engineering/Quality on drawings, specs, and inspection requirements. -1–3 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain coordination within a manufacturing environment (industrial/technical preferred). -Exposure to global sourcing and international trade basics (Incoterms, HS/HTS codes, duty considerations). -Data-driven and comfortable working with numbers (pricing breakdowns, MOQ impact, currency and Incoterms). -Supply chain/purchasing certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPSM) or related coursework. -Professional written and verbal communication skills for supplier and internal stakeholder interactions. -Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and engineered components, or the ability to learn quickly. -Proficiency with Excel/Sheets and experience using ERP/MRP systems for vendor setup, PO tracking, and data maintenance. -Ability to track progress and report on key performance indicators.

The Company

About Sherwood Electromotion Inc.

-From a niche motor repair shop to a transnational propulsion specialist. -Engineers, manufactures and overhauls complex propulsion systems. -Tailored engineering solutions for rail freight, urban transit and wind‑power generation. -Blend of new-equipment design and deep remanufacturing expertise, meeting OEM specs exactly. -ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M‑1003 certified, with rigorous static/dynamic testing for reliability. -From prototype to overhaul, reflects a legacy of precision, reliability and sector leadership.

Sector Specialisms

Rail

Mass Transit

Wind Power