Sage Parts supplies replacement parts and accessories for all types and brands of Ground Support Equipment.
Sage Parts is the world's largest supplier of GSE and airport-related equipment replacement parts, operating in multiple countries. They provide supply chain management, on-site supply services, single-source supply, logistics solutions, engineering solutions, and cost reduction programs.
The Sourcing Specialist will support the Purchasing Department by performing day-to-day sourcing operations and collaborating with cross-functional partners to achieve goals.
* Identify and source new supply chains for aftermarket products, primarily for mobile equipment, and maintain documentation of the sourcing process, targets, and goals.
* Act as a key liaison for global sourcing operations, selecting suppliers and products to achieve optimal costs for the business and departmental success.
* Oversee the qualification of replacement products to ensure cost savings while maintaining quality standards equivalent to OEM replacement products.
* Reduce the vendor base by maximizing usage of best-in-class suppliers and proactively finding alternative supply lines to maintain and improve the business's cost position.
* Achieve measurable cost savings through sourcing efforts, matching OEM components with other suppliers, and price negotiations to improve the business's cost position in the market.
* Develop and maintain supplier relationships and preserve customer service standards when navigating complex situations, encouraging collaborations among team members.
* May require limited travel.
Requirements:
* High School Diploma equivalent (Year 13 in the UK); advanced degree preferred
* Three to five years of sourcing or procurement experience required
* Experience in procurement of mechanical or electrical components and related services is a strong plus
* Desirable to have experience purchasing components for electrical vehicles
* Experience sourcing electrical motors and electrical components is preferred
* Experience in industrial motorized equipment, material handling, OEM or aftermarket mobile equipment replacement parts business, and/or automotive-related replacement parts business is preferred
* Experience working in Enterprise Resource Planning Systems is a plus
* Aviation Ground Service Equipment experience is a plus
* Global industrial and/or automotive experience is a plus
* Tire experience is a plus
* Ability to thrive in a high-volume work environment
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
* English required; Bilingual Spanish/French a plus
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
* Strong Excel skills required