Sourcing Specialist at Fargo

Job Description

Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment is an industry leader in the engineering, manufacturing, and marketing of compact and heavy construction equipment, attachments, air compressors, lighting systems, generators and articulated dump trucks. Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment is a global alliance focused on delivering best-in-class products and services. It represents world-renowned brands, including Doosan, Bobcat, Montabert, Geith, Tramac, Doosan Moxy and Doosan Infracore Portable Power.

Where ever you find us, youll hear the sound of progress, see the results of our people, and feel the rhythm of transformation in everything that we do. Doosans 2G strategy represents our belief in the growth of business through the growth of people. Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment is part of the Doosan Group, which employs over 35,000 people worldwide.


Sourcing Specialist

Location: West Fargo, ND or Bismarck, ND

OBJECTIVE

This position entails the effective sourcing of components used in the manufacturing or sales of Doosan products. The components range from raw materials, such as steel, to hydrostatic pumps, to complete products, such as hydraulic planners. Maintain assigned accounts. Partner with sources that will provide the quality, price and timely delivery required to meet Doosans requirements.

RESPONSIBILITY

Supplier Management

• This individual will be responsible for strategic development of their assigned suppliers suppliers.
• Extensive travel is involved in the establishment of sound relationships and the verification of suppler capabilities.
• This individual must keep abreast of market conditions and changes within the suppliers organization that may affect our relationship.

Cost, Quality & Delivery Improvement

• Sourcing Specialist must educate themselves with regards to commodities they are responsible for and maintain a good working knowledge of Doosan products.
• Sourcing Specialist works with all the facets of the Doosan organization to achieve various metrics.
• Must support the supply chain to ensure adequate flow of materials to the operations at the right, in the right amount.
• Alignment of strategic goals with the organization.
• Achieve annual productivity goals.

New Product Development Support

• Support the organization on all new product development programs and value analysis/value engineering programs.
• Ensure that appropriate product launch plans are in place during the New Product Development phases including aftermarket.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree - Engineering or Business related discipline. Equivalent degree program acceptable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate with everyone within an organization from persons on the shop floor to CEOs of major corporations.
• Must practice good judgement which allows the individual to commit to the most appropriate action after considering alternate courses of action.
• Must have leadership skills which will allow the buyer to persuade others to also accept this action and help implement the action plan.
• 2 years experience
• Approx 10-20% travel may be required.

Doosan is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation in the application process or who need assistance accessing the information on this website should call 701-476-4263.

Doosan is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms/agencies for this employment opportunity unless contracted with the Staffing Department. Agencies must work directly with Staffing as the primary point of contact and follow the Doosan application process to be considered for business. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Doosan via-email, the internet or directly to hiring managers at Doosan in any form without a valid written agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of Doosan, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Doosan as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any agreement entered into with Doosan before September 2010 is null and void. Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Doosan and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Doosan has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.

Country: USA, State: North Dakota, City: Fargo, Company: Doosan Infracore International.