WITTENSTEIN SE
WITTENSTEIN SE

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

for WITTENSTEIN Inc. at US - Bartlett, IL (USA)

Responsibilities

The primary task of the Strategic Sourcing Specialist is to qualify suppliers and source material to ensure the operation of the business units. The work is done within established procedures and guidelines.

  • Identify new suppliers and develop current strategic suppliers to support WITTENSTEIN's growing business within assigned commodities as appropriate.
  • Use market, forecasting, and consumption data to develop commodity specific strategies and report on them semi-annually.
  • Support internal customers with sourcing new items and general RFQs for assigned commodities.
  • Negotiate new contracts within assigned commodities in the best interest of WITTENSTEIN.
  • Manage Supplier Quality issue resolution within assigned commodities.
  • Evaluate supplier performance for assigned commodities.
  • Assist in developing and updating purchasing procedures and work instructions as needed.
  • Establish new supply bases for expansion and localization efforts.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in procurement or related fields is required; or equivalent working experience. 
  • 5+ years of Purchasing experience is required, preferred in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with an ERP system (BaaN, SAP) required.
  • Experience working in a global company preferred.
  • Mechanical engineering/design expertise.
  • General knowledge of Foreign Trade Law, International Traffics in Arms Regulations, Tariff Codes, etc. (19 CFR, 15 CFR).
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Effectively utilizes Microsoft products like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Reads and understands blueprints.
  • US Citizen or Permanent Resident required.
  • Travel 25% - 50%.

Benefits:
  • Great Place To Work Certified
  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Excellent Health Benefits
    • Monthly medical premiums are 50% to 70% below market
    • Annual deductible and copays below market
    • Higher percentage of medical coverage than market
    • No monthly premiums for dental and vision insurance
  • Matching 401(k) Contribution
  • Wellness Reimbursement (At 50% up to $500/year)
  • Wellness Rewards Redeemed for Gift Cards
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)

About WITTENSTEIN
Committed to being a world-class partner of intelligent mechatronic drive technology, servo systems, and mechanical components, WITTENSTEIN uses the power of science, innovation, and forward-thinking engineering to provide you cutting-edge technology for motion. Since pioneering the alpha servo planetary gear reducer in 1983, support and motion requirements from the market have continued to change and WITTENSTEIN is well positioned to deliver reliable products and services to its customers and partners.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or other status protected by applicable law. WITTENSTEIN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

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