Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
Sr.SourcingAnalyst
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“Sr. Sourcing Analyst at Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Skills: purchasing materials, negotiating prices, conducting competitive bidding procedures, requests for quotations (RFQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), analyzing and evaluating quotations, quality, quantity, delivery, terms, cost, procurement, sourcing strategies, quality standards, commodity strategies, negotiation skills, Excellent communication and analytical skills, interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure the lowest cost for specific; ensure that quality, quantity, delivery, terms, and cost are acceptable; prevent material shortages; Recommend cost-saving improvements; quality improvement
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; Expedite the resolution of any issues related to delivery dates, quality, quantity, and the cost of purchased commodities; Negotiate settlements with suppliers regarding issues that have caused company losses, such as poor quality or delivery delays
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in business management, industrial engineering, or equivalent experience, Minimum of 4–7 years of experience in procurement or a similar role, Expertise with MRP systems, preferably SAP, negotiation skills, Excellent communication and analytical skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organization, sense of integrity, Advanced English proficiency
Nice to Have
Lean manufacturing experience preferred
What You'll Do.
purchasing materials from approved and qualified suppliers with sufficient lead time to prevent material shortages
conducting competitive bidding procedures
to ensure the lowest cost for specific
assisting the Purchasing Manager in designing and launching requests for quotations (RFQs) and requests for proposals (RFPs) for assigned
analyzing and evaluating quotations submitted by potential suppliers to ensure that quality
and cost are acceptable
Expedite the resolution of any issues related to delivery dates
and the cost of purchased commodities
Negotiate settlements with suppliers regarding issues that have caused company losses
such as poor quality or delivery delays
Recommend cost-saving improvements through changes to purchasing systems
and quality standards
Meet with existing suppliers to evaluate their services and products and identify opportunities for cost reduction
Communicate problem areas or market conditions that could significantly affect production schedules to the Purchasing Manager
Provide direction and/or mentorship to buyers
as directed by the Purchasing Manager
Develop strategies for specific commodities
Perform additional duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; vendor/stakeholder management; interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organization; Communicate problem areas or market conditions that could significantly affect production schedules to the Purchasing Manager; Provide direction and/or mentorship to buyers, as directed by the Purchasing Manager
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and analytical skills; interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organization; Advanced English proficiency
Full Job Description
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-renowned brand with offices across the globe. Born in Southern California, Fender has built an influence that extends far beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it is a cultural symbol that resonates worldwide. We are seeking a Sr. Sourcing Analyst to join our team in Ensenada, Mexico. In this role, you will be responsible for purchasing materials from approved and qualified suppliers with sufficient lead time to prevent material shortages; negotiating prices and conducting competitive bidding procedures, when necessary, to ensure the lowest cost for specific materials; assisting the Purchasing Manager in designing and launching requests for quotations (RFQs) and requests for proposals (RFPs) for assigned materials; and analyzing and evaluating quotations submitted by potential suppliers to ensure that quality, quantity, delivery, terms, and cost are acceptable. Essential Functions: Purchase materials from approved and qualified suppliers with sufficient lead time to prevent material shortages. Expedite the resolution of any issues related to delivery dates, quality, quantity, and the cost of purchased commodities. Negotiate settlements with suppliers regarding issues that have caused company losses, such as poor quality or delivery delays. Recommend cost-saving improvements through changes to purchasing systems, sourcing strategies, and quality standards. Meet with existing suppliers to evaluate their services and products and identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement, or new products. Communicate problem areas or market conditions that could significantly affect production schedules to the Purchasing Manager. Provide direction and/or mentorship to buyers, as directed by the Purchasing Manager. Develop strategies for specific commodities. Perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s degree in business management, industrial engineerin
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