Strategic Sourcing Specialist at J L CLARK INC

West Lampeter Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing, Negotiation, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Confidentiality, Microsoft Office Suite, Supplier Relationship Management, Cost Analysis, Inventory Optimization, Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Collaboration

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Lancaster - Lancaster, PA Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Not Specified Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: 1st Shift Job Category: Manufacturing Description 2021 marked J.L. Clark's 117th anniversary, and we continue to leverage our packaging expertise to help customers build brands into household names. While much has changed since 1904, J.L. Clark's dedication to you, the customer, has not. We continue to provide the same outstanding service and quality our customers have come to expect, while maintaining a relentless pursuit of innovation in package design. J.L. Clark continues to invest in the latest technology. We have added a new 6-color printing press, electric injection molding presses, state-of-the-art vision systems, improved rapid prototyping, and high-speed fabrication capabilities. Sustainability continues to be a core commitment at J.L. Clark. In 2012, we became the first North American Metal Lithographer to receive SGP (Sustainable Green Printing) Partnership Certification. J.L. Clark has also been recognized as the recipient of the Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award in 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2015. With the packaging industry continuously evolving to meet both consumer and manufacturing demands, look for J.L. Clark to be on the cutting edge of innovative solutions for the next century. SUMMARY The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be highly motivated and assist the company in creating strong relationships with suppliers and maintaining existing relationships. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist’s responsibilities include sourcing goods, materials, and services at competitive prices and advising upper-level staff members on which suppliers to contract with. They should be able to maintain and update the supplier database and find alternative suppliers if the existing ones are unable to meet their obligations. To be successful, they will be able to collaborate with all departments to ensure that costs remain within budget. A high-performing sourcing specialist should be able to develop and implement innovative ideas to enhance sourcing strategies. PRIMARY DUTIES: Lead efforts to source suppliers and develop and maintain long-lasting relationships with new and existing suppliers. Collaborate with the Planning Department on inventory optimization strategies and cost savings opportunities. Research and obtain quotes from different suppliers. Negotiate agreements including price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers. Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure all contracts related to product procurement contain all details of the negotiation. Assess quotes and compile detailed assessments of cost breakdowns. Generate quote comparisons and contribute to internal supplier selection based on the quotes. Provide recommendations and solutions to improve company expenditures. Maintain Souring Data, create, analyze and maintain reports. Collaborate with the Quality Department to qualify suppliers, measure performance, and regularly re-evaluate supplier ranking. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain or related field. Established experience in sourcing roles/processes. Prior experience with an HRIS database preferred. Understanding of sourcing methodologies. Strong negotiation skill and experience. Strong time-management and organizational skills. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills as well as superior interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. Must have an excellent attendance and work record. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality. Must be physically capable to perform the above duties with or without reasonable accommodations. Education, Training & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain or related field. Prior experience in manufacturing or industrial company preferred. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS: General Office Equipment Computer Microsoft Office Relationships: Demand Planning Department Quality Department Operation Supervisors and Managers All employees Suppliers Supervises: None Supervised By: Director of Strategic Sourcing Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will lead efforts to source suppliers and maintain relationships with them. They will collaborate with various departments to optimize inventory and negotiate agreements with suppliers.