Be part of a winning Team!
Are you passionate about fasteners and customer service as well as solving difficult technical challenges, with a passion for people and projects? At Hodell-Natco (HNI), we offer a family-friendly team environment, challenging work with the opportunity to grow and are looking for you!
Work in a high volume, fast-paced environment where you will be working in both our on-site warehouse servicing specialty customer orders as well as working directly with our customers.
The Sourcing Specialist's primary responsibility is to process quote requests generated by customer requests and/or sales orders and work closely with the purchasing and sales departments to provide expertise and guidance as well as the best costs in a minimal amount of time which ultimately will result in increased sales and overall reduced costs.
Responsibilities:
- Execute cost reduction strategies for purchased parts in collaboration with Suppliers, Quality, Buyers and Sourcing Specialists.
- Support New Business by developing, validating, and sourcing various commodities.
- Manage the quoting of assemblies and components between plater and secondary process sites to ensure a seamless transition.
- Analyze supplier cost structures, negotiate favorable terms, and drive cost-saving initiatives.
- Lead or contribute to project management activities, ensuring on-time and within-scope execution.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve performance and maintain quality standards.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance sourcing efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in sourcing, project management, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing or distribution environment
- Knowledge of fasteners, certification a plus
- Pipe & Supply Experience a Plus
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong project management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and projects.
- Technical knowledge of application and manufacturing processes, particularly in Fasteners
- Proficiency in blueprint reading
- Familiarity with PPAP and material certifications
- Advanced data analysis skills to assess supplier cost drivers and identify savings opportunities.
- Negotiation expertise to secure competitive supplier agreements.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Self-motivated, capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Effective time management in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work under pressure, consistently meeting goals and deadlines.