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Company Overview
When you feel connected to your work, you feel more engaged. At Haworth, you can pursue a career that offers you ample opportunity to build your portfolio and expand your skillset in an exciting and inclusive environment. Join a company that values innovation, inspiration, and you!
Company Overview
When you feel connected to your work, you feel more engaged. At Haworth, you can pursue a career that offers you ample opportunity to build your portfolio and expand your skillset in an exciting and inclusive environment. Join a company that values innovation, inspiration, and you!
HAWORTH is a global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. As a valued member of our team, you can make your mark on the world and reach your full potential within a culture of connectivity.
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Job Overview
We are currently looking for a Senior Sourcing Specialist to join our team in Holland, MI.
As a Senior Sourcing Specialist You Will
Support the development and management of a diverse network of domestic and international suppliers across various product categories, with a focus on project-based business. Collaborate on category-level strategies including product development, assortment planning, and vendor negotiations. Partner closely with the Architectural Solutions team and Haworth dealers to enhance sales performance, improve gross margins, and ensure a smooth customer experience. Contribute to supplier strategies that are competitive, customer-focused, and adaptable to regional needs, evolving market conditions, and industry trends.
Essential Functions
- Supplier Coordination: Assist in identifying and onboarding new suppliers, maintain relationships with existing vendors, support contract documentation, and help track supply chain performance and timelines.
- Pricing Support: Contribute to the development of project pricing by gathering data, applying pricing guidelines, and ensuring labor and tax components are included in NET pricing submissions.
- Procurement Execution: Support procurement initiatives by helping implement growth strategies, assisting with product planning, and managing procurement activities for assigned commodities.
- Market Research: Conduct competitive research and basic market analysis to identify trends and opportunities. Share insights to support product and supplier decisions.
- Supplier Performance Monitoring: Track supplier performance metrics, assist in quality reviews, and help ensure compliance with company standards. Support corrective action processes as needed.
- Cost and Inventory Tracking: Help identify cost-saving opportunities, monitor procurement costs, and maintain accurate vendor and inventory records.
- Reporting and Process Improvement: Assist in preparing performance reports, support cost reduction efforts, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through data collection and analysis.
- Must be able to perform all essential job function with/without accommodation.
- Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
- Performs other duties within scope as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Construction Management or equivalent
- Education Equivalency:
- Associate's degree plus 2 years related experience or,
- High school diploma plus 4 years related experience.
- 5 years related experience with Bachelor's Degree OR 3 years related experience with Master's Degree.
- Related experience defined as knowledge of operational structure of construction, architectural, and building firms; workflow analysis and management; budgeting and cost estimation/project life cycle.
- Military Equivalency:
- Ability to work in Holland, MI without relocation assistance.
- Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Experience in product development or commercial construction.
- Experience in office furniture, primary construction, or closely related industries.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Industries
Architecture and Planning, Manufacturing, and Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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