Responsibilities
Be the primary point of contact for inbound raw material.
Make daily sourcing calls from multiples sourcing options.
Understand and monitor the price and competitive market conditions that affect sourcing.
Successfully build, influence and manage internal relationships to achieve sourcing objectives.
Build and maintain relationships with vendors/sources for raw materials.
Using the systems and programs available, provide actionable data and reports to the field and management.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required
At least 3-5 years of customer service or sales experience required
Strong relationship building skills, tenacity and sales bias
Action orientated and able to execute quickly
Customer focused (internal and external) – always staying in touch with the customer and their needs
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to create buy in from generator
Ability to effectively present information
Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills
Microsoft Office Suite – above average computer skills including Excel
Strong work ethic
Strong team orientation with ability to work collaboratively
Possess personal drive, self-motivation, and takes initiative to meet all deadlines