Sr Sourcing Specialist - TEMP

Company: Exemplis

Department: Supply Chain

Location:

Cypress, CA, US, 90630

Work Designation: Hybrid

Salary Range: $93,671.00 - $140,507.00

Position Summary:

The Sr. Sourcing Specialist will have the opportunity to enhance our organizational capability as part of the global strategic sourcing team. Reporting to the Commodity Manager, this role plays an integral part in the identification and development of the methods by which we drive improvements in supply chain management.

This is a 6 month temporary hybrid role requiring onsite work three days per week in Cypress, CA (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Exemplis is a company that is driven to be the best in our industry, and this demands aggressive timelines and aggressive financial goals. This position will be at the forefront of leading the teams in achieving the timeline and financial goals.
Acts as Subject-Matter-Expert (SME) and Analyze and interpret industry conditions and state of the art advancements, which may have an effect on design, lead-time, etc. Prepare statistical analysis of market trends for long range purchasing strategies.
Help lead the Sourcing team to understand all the market forces and manage the risks such as FX risk, political risk, scarcity and to develop the right strategies to succeed on this challenging environment.
Bring you’re A-game problem solving skills to create a world class supply base by evaluating and selecting the companies we partner with.
Be an integral member of the NPI (New Product Introduction) Team launching new and Innovative products.
Working cross-functionally within the organization to understand, influence, and educate others on improvements to sourcing processes.
Work with internal partners as product/quality issues arise, and leverage the supplier relationships in working towards resolution.

Qualifications, Skills and Education:

Required qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or related field.
5 years of Sourcing in a progressive Strategic Sourcing environment.
Experience in international supply chain management, or equivalent education.
Working knowledge of international trade.
Proficient in Excel.

Preferred qualifications:

Master degree in Business disciplines or Engineering.
Experience with Commodity Strategy creation and implementation.
Injection molding supply chain management.

Metal fabrication supply chain management.
Experience working with ERP systems or equivalent knowledge
New product introduction experience.
R&D experience.

Perks and Benefits:
We hope that you’re excited by the possibilities that come along with working at Exemplis! With us, TEAM comes first. We bring integrity, passion, and excellence to work each day. Being part of our team means living our core values and thriving in an environment of constant innovation and positive change.

In addition to our unique culture, we also offer these fun perks and benefits.

Competitive Salary: Our compensation philosophy is to be externally competitive, internally fair, and not win or lose on compensation. Salary ranges are developed with the support of national benchmarks and industry best practices that adjusts to your cost of labor, years of relevant experience, skill set, and education.
Employee Discounts: We offer our employees discounts across all of our product lines.
Hit our Numbers Lunch: When we hit our monthly milestones, we all celebrate!

About Us:

It all started in a small warehouse in California with just three employees, a fax machine and a bell that rang out every time a chair came down the conveyor belt. 30 years later, Exemplis continues to lead, innovate and disrupt an array of industries through its growing family of brands — including SitOnIt Seating, Timbuk2, X-Chair, Maverick, Mavix, Edloe Finch, and Albany Park. From sustainable manufacturing to outreach programs and more, we strive to make a positive impact on everyone we serve. We make sure our people (and their communities) are at the core of our organization. To make a difference, we must be a champion of diversity, inclusion, service and social justice — above all else. Are you ready to be a part of something special? We have headquarters, offices and retail stores across the U.S. (plus a variety of flexible work opportunities). Learn more and apply today.
Exemplis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. Read our full statement on our careers page.