Senior Sourcing Specialist – Global Full Time

Senior Sourcing Specialist – Global

OTTO – designed, manufactured and precision tested, right here in the USA.

OTTO’s opportunity:

Our Senior Sourcing Specialist – Global position is accountable for execution and implementation of effective global procurement strategies for production parts and materials. This includes development of short-term and long-term sourcing strategies and programs that align with OTTO company goals for reducing costs and meeting financial expectations, managing supplier relationships, project performance and process efficiencies. Daily activities include extensive interface within OTTO Sales, Marketing, Engineering and Quality disciplines.

Specifically, the Senior Sourcing Specialist – Global will:

Analyze quotations, provide strategic component, material and supplier sourcing recommendations
Facilitate technical design reviews with suppliers, in order to confirm manufacturability
Manage tactical purchasing activities such as expediting material, past due PO’s, open PO’s, PO confirmations, Receiving/Purchasing related issues, Accounting/Purchasing related issues, etc. during prototype / development
Work with production buyers to transfer material purchasing responsibility once the new parts have obtained approved status
Participate in strategic meetings with suppliers and OTTO business leaders to ensure execution of defined global strategies
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all internal departments and associates to service both day-to-day and project related needs
Conduct supplier visits/audits, provide detailed feedback to appropriate OTTO personnel and monitor action item responses
Cultivate new product, process and technology improvements from existing and potential suppliers
Identify and assess potential opportunities, develop business cases, and present recommendations to OTTO business leaders for initiatives that will result in cost reductions, process improvements, and risk mitigation
Build and implement global sourcing strategies that optimize the total cost of ownership and include developing supplier relationship strategies and overall supplier management in accordance with OTTO Materials strategy
Project management including the dissemination of status and follow through on action items within the supply chain and OTTO disciplines
Actively monitor and document tooling selection through complete cycle of RFQ and project tool up completing with sample approval and alpha release
Drive compliance of global sourcing policy and procedures for supplier selection and approval
ERP documentation including all aspects of part set-up, material routing and BOM costing
Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) as needed – including developing and processing Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs) and assisting in part analysis
Assist with other related duties as required or assigned
What you’ll need to bring to the table:

Minimum 5 years related experience required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Strong oral and written communication skills; multi-lingual abilities a plus
Solid Microsoft Office/PC experience required, experience with Microsoft Project a plus
Low-cost labor region sourcing experience and travel required
Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
Engineering background or degree a plus
Excellent organizational, analytical, time management and decision-making skills
Capacity to work on multiple projects and reprioritize to ensure timely completion
Must be able to work independently, demonstrate strong personal work initiative, innovative problem solving and ability to think outside the box
General knowledge of ISO 9000
C.P.M. preferred
OTTO’s Benefits:

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with a company match
Tuition Assistance
Life Insurance Benefits
Competitive Pay
Profit Sharing Bonus
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Company Picnic
Holiday Party
AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!
To review all of OTTO’s available opportunities,

please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:

https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/

OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

OTTO Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, agencies, or similar organizations; any submissions will not be honored.