Sourcing Specialist - Senior
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We are looking for a talented Sourcing Specialist - Senior to join our team specializing in Purchasing for our Accelera Business Unit in Troy, MI.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Conducts complex analysis of markets, supply chains, and supply base; applies analysis to sourcing process improvement initiatives.
Identifies qualified suppliers and executes sound source selection processes.
Has regular interface with suppliers within area of responsibility and maintains the supplier relationship
Understands how key purchasing principles are used toward assuring supply.
Sources specialized items and executes complex sourcing strategies in accordance with agreed upon sourcing strategy / plans at the optimum cost, quality and relationship.
Independently carries out sourcing activities with full consideration for the impact of those activities on the end-to-end supply chain.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Intermediate level of related work experience required
Networks with Corporate purchasing categories and teams for alignment on supplier and emerging trends.
Serves as a source of information surrounding the category and its subsequent market knowledge.
Collaborates with a wide variety of stakeholders to best make sourcing decisions surrounding supplier selection and strategy but also evaluates market and supply dynamics and trends.
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.
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Job PURCHASING
Primary Location United States-Michigan-Rochester Hills-US, MI, Troy, 2135 West Maple Road
Job Type Experienced - Exempt / Office
Recruitment Job Type Exempt - Experienced