Sr Sourcing Specialist
Job Location:
Richfield, MN - USA
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Job Summary
Corporate Overview
Server Products is a highly regarded food and beverage technology company that manufactures products for the restaurant and food service markets. Server Products is committed to designing smarter solutions to everyday challenges so customers can serve easier faster and better than ever.
the opportunity
The Senior Sourcing Specialist plays a key role in supporting new product development from initial concept through production launch. This position partners with Engineering Quality Operations and Planning to identify capable suppliers evaluate manufacturability manage sourcing timelines and achieve cost quality and launch objectives. The role also develops strategic supplier partnerships drives performance and cost improvements and reduces supply chain risk. Additionally this position may lead sourcing initiatives for strategic customers and other high-priority business needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing activities for new product development projects from initial concept through production launch.
- Develop sourcing strategies for new products including supplier selection competitive RFQs cost analysis tooling capacity lead times and supply risks.
- Partner with Engineering Quality Operations Planning and Innovation teams to meet technical quality cost and launch objectives.
- Provide early sourcing and manufacturability input during product design prototyping testing validation and design changes.
- Coordinate supplier samples prototypes tooling qualifications and production approvals to support a smooth transition into full production.
- Identify evaluate qualify and develop strategic suppliers capable of supporting current and future business needs.
- Negotiate and manage supplier contracts supply agreements confidentiality agreements and other commercial terms.
- Monitor supplier performance and lead improvements related to quality delivery cost responsiveness capacity inventory and risk reduction.
- Use cost analysis and supplier data to drive savings supplier consolidation process improvements and sourcing decisions.
- Establish secondary sources for critical components maintain required supplier and ERP documentation ensure regulatory compliance and support other high-priority sourcing initiatives.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Operations or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of related sourcing procurement supply chain or new product development.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to develop effective supplier agreements and partnerships.
- Demonstrated strategic planning critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and support projects from concept through production launch.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate influence and lead initiatives across all organizational levels.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite relational databases and ERP systems.
Benefits
- Five (5) weeks PTO
- Ten (10) Paid Holidays
- Three (3) days Paid to Volunteer
- Robust 401(k) with up to 6.0% Company Contribution/Match
- Exceptional health care benefits
Server Products is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Server Products does not discriminate against any person due to any protected classes or characteristics. Our employment decisions are based only on valid job-related requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace where all employees are treated fairly and with respect.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Server Products is a food and beverage technology partner that provides dispensers, serving stations, warmers, and other serving solutions for the foodservice industry.
