Sourcing Associate Summary
Sourcing Associate job opening in Milwaukee. A manufacturer of home goods is currently seeking candidates for a Sourcing Associate job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our manufacturing recruiters are seeking focused, enthusiastic sourcing professionals for this job opening in the greater Milwaukee area. This job provides a competitive compensation package as well as excellent opportunities for growth.
Milwaukee Sourcing Associate Overview:
The Milwaukee Sourcing Associate will work closely with the Sourcing Manager in overseeing sourcing procedures and provide support as necessary. The Sourcing Associate will contact suppliers and potential supplier about rates, ensuring that the company identifies and pursues cost-saving strategies. The Sourcing Associate will also ensure that orders are shipped and received on time, pursuing discounts when issues occur.
Milwaukee Sourcing Associate Job Opening:
- The Milwaukee Sourcing Associate will oversee relationships with suppliers and ensure that agreements are upheld.
- Communicate regularly with contacts at supplier companies to ensure the rates match estimates and the shipments will go out on time.
- Receive quotes from supplier competitors when contracts are being evaluated, ensuring that the best rates are identified.
- The Milwaukee Sourcing Associate will perform research at the direction of the Sourcing Manager.
- Participate in the analysis of supplier agreements.
- Develop reports on prices and ways that cost-saving strategies can be implemented.
- The Sourcing Associate will assist senior sourcing staff as necessary and directed.
- Attend trainings to develop professionally.
- The Milwaukee Sourcing Associate shall maintain a high level of understanding about the companies products and industry news.
Sourcing Associate (Milwaukee Area) Job Requirements:
- A four year degree in an area related to business operations.
- A year to three years of experience in an operations role for a manufacturer.
- Strong active listening and communication skills, able to conduct business in a professional manner.
- Great organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Able to effectively work on a team and take direction.
- Familiar with standard office computer software.
- Good math skills, able to perform basic calculations.