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Sherwin-Williams

Sourcing Specialist

Posted on Dec. 3, 2024

Cleveland, United States of America
71324.0 - 89965.0 USD (yearly)

Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES

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 Manager or a Sr. Sourcing Specialist supporting more strategic, complex, or specialized categories.

Essential Functions

With direction from Sourcing Manager 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 Sourcing Manager, 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 Sourcing Manager, 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 Sourcing Manager, Project Team or Engineering, assist in resolution of any claims or disputes concerning a supplier’s performance on categories managed.

With assistance from Sourcing Manager, Project Team or Engineering, develop and implement supplier performance metrics for assigned categories.

With assistance from Sourcing Manager, Project Team or Engineering, 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.

With assistance from Sourcing Manager, Project Team, or Engineering, 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.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS

FORMAL EDUCATION:
- Required:

Bachelor’s degree with Engineering (or similar) focus from an accredited institution

Preferred:

Advanced degree with Engineering (of similar) focus

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Minimum of two (2) years post college experience.

Preferred:

Minimum of four (4) years 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

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!

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 http://www.myswbenefits.com/. 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/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. 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.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

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