Category Sourcing Specialist
Description
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The Category Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for managing and sourcing of assigned categories to include both current and new product and suppliers. This position will also be responsible for managing all the vendors’ activities with Shorr including margin improvement, payment terms and rebate programs as well as operational compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Manages all aspects of product & supplier management including financials, relationships, product selection, negotiation and deal closure including ability to effectively run RFQs/RFPs
- Ability to quickly source items based on Sales Representative needs
- Manages the integrity of all item database information for both initial setup and maintenance
- Manages detailed projects in assigned categories within the organization
- Becomes an authority within product categories and offers information and light training to other individuals
- Process annual business reviews with top assigned suppliers to include rebate contracts, payment terms and partnership.
- Hold current and new Suppliers accountable to Shorr’s Supplier Compliance Guide.
- Support the Procurement Operations Team for item content.
- Work with Inventory Team on proper inventory buying parameters settings and reorder points.
- Working within Shorr’s SQM software environment sourcing, quoting and processing quotes
- Ownership of Shorr’s private label program on items that fall within assigned categories
- Product expert for assigned product categories and market conditions.
- Some travel is necessary – 10% of time
- Full involvement of Shorr’s return procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university; or minimum 3 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational skills to include multitasking
- Excellent problem solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Shorr Benefits
- Build Wealth: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It!
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Explore Shorr Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate plus targeted annual bonus plan
- 401K plan plus matching
- Team based Employee Owner company culture
Shorr Packaging Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is the policy of the Shorr Packaging Corporate to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.