Global Sourcing and Sales Specialist

Description

Do you have a passion for navigating global markets, optimizing supply networks, and delivering value through strategic sourcing initiatives
?

Are you great at
collaborating with team members and customers to creatively problem solve
?

Do you want to be a part of an organization that was named one of Chicago’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For SEVEN years in a row?

Does working in a
highly-engaged organization
, one that’s
committed to growth, collaboration and innovation
interest you?

This position has primary responsibility for global and domestic sourcing as required by the business. The position develops and maintains strong relationships with suppliers in the Aligned Member Purchasing (AMP) program. This position also develops and maintains strong relationships with specified Members and becomes the “go to” for sourcing for those Members. This position will also work collaboratively help build programs that fit specified Corporate Accounts.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Primary – global and domestic sourcing
  • Take inquiries (Member, Corporate Account, Internal) and source required product(s) related to the inquiry
  • Maintain extensive list of potential suppliers in core categories and build list of specialty suppliers in non-core categories
  • Vette potential suppliers
• Primary – supplier relationship management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers that will become consistent suppliers used by Net Source
  • Develop clear understanding of supplier capabilities and leverage those capabilities to add value for Members
  • Maintain appropriate relationships with periodic suppliers
• Primary – sales
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with specified Members to become their go to for sourcing needs
  • Schedule regular engagement with specified Members to review opportunity status and uncover new opportunities
  • Maintain regular cadence with Members to update them on appropriate initiatives and orders
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with Corporate Accounts and Merchants so they confidently bring opportunities
  • Maintain “sales funnel”
• Primary – assist in management of global orders
  • Primary liaison between suppliers and internal team for supplier set up, order negotiation, order set-up
  • Responsible for all pricing of global orders, including figuring tariffs and duties, freight, etc
  • Decision point for FOB or DDP

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Work History Requirements
  • 3+ years experience in purchasing, supply chain, or logistics within industry or related industry.
  • Global work experience preferred
• Education Requirements
  • Bachelors degree preferred, or 5+ years relevant work experience

WHO YOU ARE:

• May be required to travel from time to time to visit suppliers and or participate in or attend appropriate trade shows
  
  Physical demands – must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pound box 100 yards
• Work environment – normal office working conditions
• Self-starter with a proven track record of implementing new processes and ideas both internally and externally with partners
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, coupled with strong listening skills
• Ability to manage and lead effectively and cross-functionally with complex customers
• Demonstrated collaborative team approach
• Independent, self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Exemplary presentation skills

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO policy
• Summer/Flex Hours all year round
• Progressive Wellness Program
• 401k matching program
• Generous Profit Sharing contribution
• FUN work environment with many company sponsored events

OUR CULTURE & WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

• Our Values are the strategic principles that guide the company and our associates. Commitment to Excellence, Adaptability, Collaborative Relationships and Integrity serve as our cultural cornerstones and are…