Sourcing Leader

Details: Classification:  Purchasing Compensation:  $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year My client a Global Manufacturing Company located in Bridgeport is currently hiring for a Sourcing Leader to join their prestigious team. The Sourcing Leader is a key member of the Operations Team that acts in a support role to assist with new product introduction and implementation of product changes. Focused primarily on new product, this person will spend time searching for sources to supply manufacturing services, products and components that meet targeted costs, schedules and quality levels as required by the project plans. They will participate regularly in product development planning meetings and provide quotations, vendor resources and supply chain information on numerous projects concurrently. Primary Responsibilities:Quotations, costing and schedule (lead-time) informationCoordinate in location competitive and capable suppliers to meet the needs of the project and businessOrganizing and presenting required information to assist with project evaluation and vendor selection to Project Leaders according to strict deadlinesProactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plansInterfaces:Will communicate with these almost daily:Suppliers (domestic and international)Purchasing Quality DepartmentConfiguration ControlMarketing / Channel MgrsProduct Development EngineersFor immediate consideration and to set up an interview, e-mail your resume as a MS Word attachment to Michael: Michael.F If you are already registered with a Robert Half Finance & Accounting recruiter please reach out to your contact.Required skills, experience MUST have these:BS or BA3 years in a purchasing or sourcing role in a manufacturing environmentStrong negotiation skills required Strong planning skills required Experience at working independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficientlyCan conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and work on several projects simultaneouslyStrong negotiation skillsFluency in an additional language; especially Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese)Knowledge of logistics and freight Knowledge of below types of manufacturingoMetal StampingoAluminum and Steel TubingoInjection MoldingoTextilesoPackagingoAssembly

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