We are looking for a Senior Sourcing Expert is responsible for filling purchase orders, working alongside inventory management and other internal departments, forecasting sales by item, analyzing trends and inventory based on historical data and monitoring sales performance.

General Responsibilities
• Leads the supply chain manager through maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis
• Responsible for the filling of purchase orders
• Reviews allpurchasing requisitions
• Leads in the development of creating an accurate and efficient monitoring system
• Responsible for entering data into databases or other computerized systems to maintain up-to-date supplier and vendor information, to track purchases and the status of orders and deliveries, and to generate purchasing reports and statistics
• Leads research on potential suppliers and vendors; promotions, and other industry trends as a source of accurate and up-to-date information for purchasing activities

Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within manufacturing
• Experience in supplier selection, RFQs, negotiations, cost?reduction initiatives, and contract management
• Hands?on responsibility for supplier performance, capacity management, and supply continuity
• Solid understanding of supply chains, cost structures, and quality standards 
• Experience supporting new product introduction in cooperation with Engineering, Quality, and Operations
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder?management skills in a multinational environment
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems and strong data discipline
• Fluent English required; additional languages and global sourcing exposure are an advantage

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• Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing

• Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication

•  As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together 

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