Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing Specialist

Roles and Responsibilities:

Place and follow-up on POs. Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes. Expedite POs and support chasing shortages on parts, proactively communicating shortages and driving solutions for them. Update ERP. Support special projects with managing POs, process improvement, and supply continuity. Handles communication with colleagues and the business on order status, shortages, and supplier delivery performance.

4+ years experience Sourcing/Procurement

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with equivalent experience in Sourcing).

Desired Characteristics:

SAP experience (purchasing/MM) strongly preferred. Experience with direct materials in a manufacturing environment, including in expediting and shortage management. Very comfortable communicating cross functionally. Proficient in Excel.

Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Self starter. Ability to work independently. Strong problem solving skills.

Outside processing experience a plus.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status