Sourcing Specialist, Engineering

Responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

This position supports the strategic sourcing and management process of engineering projects related to equipment, materials, engineering services, and construction services. Responsibilities may include gathering and documenting vendor information for commodity team, identifying potential vendor options, assisting Project Teams with RFQ document development, assisting with developing vendor management strategies, category and supplier based strategies, monitoring market movements, working with a broad base of engineering groups, and resolving issues with suppliers. Position may also work closely with Engineering Project Teams, Sourcing Leaders or other Sourcing Specialists supporting more strategic, complex, or specialized categories.

Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

Essential Functions

• With direction from the Sourcing Leader, Project Team or Engineering, identify and develop supplier-level sourcing strategies and plans for assigned engineering categories consistent with global commodity team strategies and all applicable Business Unit business operating plans and objectives.
• Assist in technical qualification of potential suppliers.
• Gather and/or develop and issue RFQ documents for assigned engineering projects or those areas directed by the Sourcing Leader, Project Team or Engineering. RFQ documents can include Statements of Work, Bid Analysis worksheets, and/or Vendor Selection worksheets.
• Monitor fulfillment of project level deliverables.
• Communicate to both Division and Field Engineering sourcing strategies, pricing, and market conditions impacting supply of project deliverables, and assets.
• Support Engineering's strategy and requirements.
• Identify, develop, and manage new suppliers.
• Communicate cost estimates for project related purchases.
• Work with the Sourcing Leader, Project Team or Engineering to identify strategic suppliers in need of formal program development and/or agreements/contracts which help to increase supply assurance and improve Sherwin-Williams' competitive position in the market
• Monitor established contract status to ensure continuity of supplier relationship and/or facilitate strategic sourcing changes.
• With assistance from the Sourcing Leader, Project Team or Engineering:
  • Assist in resolution of any claims or disputes concerning a supplier's performance on categories managed.
  • Develop and implement supplier performance metrics for assigned categories.
  • Ensure supplier documentation is valid/current/safely stored and is received in accordance with purchase orders and/or department policies, procedures and applicable laws, rules and regulations.
  • Develop written category strategies for assigned categories.
• Identify cost savings projects and initiatives for assigned asset and service categories. Work with Engineering team to communicate and sustain.
• Work closely with technical/engineering to ensure strategy alignment with total cost and assured supply objectives; work closely with suppliers to ensure that appropriate resources, data and specification information is made available to enable timely product qualifications
• Ensure compliance with department policies, procedures and applicable laws, rules and regulations

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree with Engineering (or similar) focus, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration or related field from an accredited institution.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree with Engineering (of similar) focus

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 2+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably within the engineering or construction sectors
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future

Preferred:

• 3+ years of successful Field Engineering, Project Management or related experience is desirable.
• Must be a self-starter with an ability to work with minimal direction/supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Track record of increasing responsibility with strong performance and focus on cost savings and security of supply.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills.

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• PC Skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred:

• Multi-Lingual

10% travel

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life ... with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career ... with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection ... with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute-it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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