Sourcing and Integration Specialist

• Identifies qualifies and recommends new sources of supply for parts, components and materials
• Uses best practices to facilitate supply chain lifecycle of new product introduction
• Develop and improve project tracking tools
• Works closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing and purchasing teams to meet key NPI milestones
• Develop, onboard and integrate new/current suppliers
• Issues and evaluates Requests For Quotations
• Evaluates supplier quotations utilizing appropriate analysis techniques with emphasis on performance, quality, price, delivery, and service to meet requirements
• Negotiates, when necessary, driving best value (quality, delivery, and cost objectives) and mitigating risk to Cobalt Boats
• Summarizes Source Selection recommendations and decisions

• Implements and Negotiates agreements and contracts when required or necessary

• Investigates and Recommends potential cost savings through alternative Suppliers or parts Investigates, Recommends and Executes sourcing initiatives on savings, supplier performance, risk mitigation and supplier base rationalization
• Works as a member of a cross functional team
• Documents performance to action plans and timelines for assigned sourcing projects
• Handles requests for information, quotations, proposals, and bidding processes

• Issues Purchase Orders for samples and limited quantities of parts from potential new sources

• Drives the parts and process qualification in coordination with the Supplier Quality Team
• Facilitate communication between potential suppliers and internal teams
• Facilitates transition of supplier and/or part to purchasing team members (buyers)
• Other tasks as assigned, * Influences others to act in support of ideas, programs, or causes to elevate Cobalt Boats.
• Builds relationships with teammates so that efforts are received in a positive, developmental manner.
• Maintains an objective, neutral stance. Shows respect for the needs and perspectives of all sides in the negotiation process.

Motivation:

• Leads by example and sets standards for professional behavior. Helps those in need of assistance, regardless of rank.
• Conveys confidence in a group’s ability to prevail over challenges to reach its goals.
• Addresses issues in an open, constructive, professional manner, and persuades others to approach issues in the same manner.

Quality:

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure a high standard of quality.

Attendance/Punctuality:

• Consistently attends work on time and complies with Cobalt Boats attendance policy.

The Sourcing and Integration Specialist is a detail-oriented individual who can negotiate with both suppliers and internal customers without losing sight of the objective, is self-motivated and able to multi-task., * Understanding of supply chain principles, processes and practices.

• Understanding of ERP/MRP and Inventory Control principles and concepts.
• Ability to assimilate requirements and communicate such to internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Strong project management skills.
• Proficient in negotiations at numerous levels.

• Ability to read and interpret business documents, drawings and data.

• Ability to make calculations such as discounts, freight estimates, dimensional weight, invoices, and percentages.
• Knowledge of general business computer software and aptitude to learn new software applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)., * Bachelor’s degree (BA) or equivalent from a four-year college or university in business, supply chain or related field; or five years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience., * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical documents, procedures, or governmental regulations in English.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, electronic mail, work instructions and procedures, as examples, in English.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to effectively conduct meetings in person and with technology assistance.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to compute data using standardized formulae.

• Ability to calculate volumes, quantities, discounts, proportions, percentages, etc.

• Ability to make calculations such as discounts, freight estimates, dimensional weight, invoices, and percentages.

• Ability to utilize data to make business decisions.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance, with and without the use of a calculator or computer.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Qualifications:

• Proficient use of technology (spreadsheets, email, word processing and presentation software)
• Ability to learn and utilize pertinent modules of an ERP system
• Influences others to act in support of ideas, programs, or causes to elevate Cobalt Boats., * Is accountable and dependable
• Is adaptability and flexibility
• Creative & Innovative Thinker
• Tenacious and Driven
• Good Decision Making & Judgment
• Ethics & Integrity
• Tells the truth and is honest in all dealings

• Sits 7 hours
• Stands 0 hours
• Walks 1 hours
• Drives 0 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries: type amount of weight in each area

Maximum 20 (lbs) Frequently 2 (lbs) Occasionally 5 (lbs)

Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities:

• Simple Grasping - Right Frequent Left Frequent
• Pushing/Pulling - Right Occasional Left Occasional
• Fine Manipulation - Right Frequent Left Frequent

Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities:

• Right - Occasional b. Left - Occasional

Employee is required to perform these activities:

• Bending-At-Waist Occasional
• Squatting Occasional
• Climbing - Ladders, Stairs Occasional
• Kneeling - On Ground Occasional
• Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasional

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (ie; heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Typical 8 to 10 hour work days.
• Typical 5 day work week schedule.
• Overtime is occasional to frequent based on a number of factors.
• Required to work indoors, year round and in all weather conditions.
• Some travel may be required.
• May be required to work during production shutdowns or other “off-schedule” periods to conduct special activities such as, but not limited to, fiscal year-end inventory counts.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies