At ISSI®, we celebrate and live our 680 Culture making us better teammates and service providers to our customers. You will learn about our unique company culture, our caring and supportive environment, and our dedication to providing the best service to our customers and beyond.
We have an opportunity for a Sourcing Team Member (STM) for our Corporate Headquarters in Salisbury, NC. The STM is responsible for evaluating suppliers in order to find the best deals possible on goods that are needed for business operations and customer demands.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Compares prices amongst various vendors in order to make sound purchasing decisions
- Works within ISSI parameters to balance investment and sales opportunities
- Ensures that products are delivered in a timely manner, and that the quality of the goods received is satisfactory
- Negotiates with contractors on price, mode of shipping, and delivery time
- Orders goods on a continuing basis in order to maintain inventory levels match demand and investment targets
- Checks invoices for accuracy, and authorizes the accounts payable department to issue payment
- Evaluates the performance of certain vendors in order to decide whether or not to continue buying from them
- Reviews inventory of items in order to determine which ones need to be purchased
- Enters data concerning inventory and order amounts into a computer database
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Possesses strong negotiation skills
- Has good verbal communications skills
- Is timely in following up on contracts and checking on backordered items
- Is capable of staying within a given targeted inventory level
- Has good math skills and is quickly able to calculate the cost of goods and services, and is able to use MS Excel to properly communicate inventory and pricing data.
- Is trustworthy and does not abuse authority or misappropriate funds
Education and Experience:
Job requires an Associate’s degree in supply chain management or equivalent work experience required.
This is an excellent opportunity to establish a long-term career with a team-oriented company. We enjoy a creative and positive business environment and offer an excellent compensation package which includes 401K, Life, Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Procurement: 2 years (Required)
- Purchasing: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person