ITW Appliance Components serves all the major Appliance OEM in the US, Europe, Asia, and Mexico and their tier suppliers. This global division manufactures mechanical, electromechanical and electrical components and assemblies with a variety of manufacturing processes. We have locations in the US, China, Mexico, the UK, Slovenia, New Zealand, Bulgaria and Italy. ITW Industrial Components is a separate Business Unit within the ITW Appliance Division focused on industrial customers and applications.

The division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering. In addition to ITW’s industry leading research and development capabilities, the division enhances our customers’ competitive advantage by . . .

• Maintaining advanced global engineering and manufacturing facilities.
• Identifying customer needs to provide continued added value solutions.
• Continually improving processes, material and designs to ensure every solution exceeds customer expectations while providing unparalleled value.

Position Summary:

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for coordinating sourcing activities for multiple locations and business units including: Des Plaines, IL, New Berlin, WI, and Juarez, MX.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supplier Management
  • Negotiate Supplier pricing and monitor supplier performance (Quality, OTD, Price, etc.)
  • Manage risk mitigation.
  • Partner with Quality and Materials Manager to drive quality and OTD continuous improvement.
• Sourcing Analytics + Reporting
  • Information Resource – Must provide stakeholders with relevant and timely market trends and analyses such as commodity and currency trends.
  • Forecasts price trends and their impact on current and future price.
  • Analytical skills – gather and dig deeply into data to identify issues and interpret data into actionable steps that produce creative and effective solutions.

Position Skills and Experience Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of work experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain role, using advanced quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritization.
• Communication Skills – Exceptionally strong written and oral communication skills are a must. Build relationships and become an influencer in strategic decisions are critical to this position.
• Strong negotiation skills are essential in this role.
• Technical Skills – An understanding of manufacturing practices and the ability to understand product specifications and features are essential for success in this position.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across different business units.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and staff to create a result driven, team-oriented environment.
• Uses personal influence skills rather than position power to persuade others and gain support.
• Good command of English, both written and oral for effective communication with other ITW units and business leaders.
• Sense of urgency and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of simultaneous projects.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Able and willing to Travel up to 15%.

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.