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Morgan Olson · 1 hour ago

Sourcing Specialist

Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America, producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. The Sourcing Specialist will coordinate sourcing projects to support the company's cost, delivery, and quality objectives, manage supplier relationships, and facilitate meetings with internal and external customers.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Manage multiple commodities and supplier relationships
Coordinate YOY productivity projects with JBPCO Category Managers to meet yearly goals
Track and report progress against sourcing projects weekly/monthly
Facilitate meetings with internal and external Customers / Suppliers
Facilitate new parts or changes to existing parts with Engineering / Suppliers / Manufacturing / Quality
Maintain JDE purchasing related data
Facilitates the ECO process for items within assigned commodities
Support all departments to meet Internal Customer expectations
Works with suppliers to identify and maintain cost targets, Implement VAVE initiatives
Assists Category Managers with contract negotiations
Supports and participates in Morgan Olson’s PPS team efforts
Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer-focused and supporting continuous improvement activities
Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Sourcing experienceERP SystemsNegotiation skillsSupply Chain CertificationsLogistics knowledgeLean ManufacturingVirtual meeting toolsCommunicationsProject managementWork independently

Required

Bachelor's degree in a business or engineering related field
5 years of sourcing experience or managing a similar scope of responsibility
Negotiation skills required
Working knowledge of domestic and international logistics
Working knowledge of ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications – Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Project
Proficient with virtual meeting tools – Webex, Teams, Zoom
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen Events
Excellent Communications at all levels (Written and Verbal)
Demonstrated success driving long and short-term projects
Global sourcing experience
Must be highly motivated and possess the ability to work independently
Travel as needed – averaging one trip / month

Preferred

Master's degree, or other Supply Chain Certifications preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
Company paid life insurance
10 company paid holidays
Vacation and personal time

Company

Morgan Olson

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Morgan Olson is a transportation company specializing in business and commercial transport services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Joseph Thompson
EVP and COO
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