• Source fasteners and related industrial components such as pipe fittings, CNC parts, stamping hardware, injection molding parts etc. Analyze quotes and make purchase recommendation.
• Develop new vendors and commodities by conducting industry research, quality survey, vendor audit and participating in trade shows.
• Conduct manufacturing feasibility studies and comparative analysis.
• Review customer requirements (per print, PPAP, specification) to ensure manufacture has process capability and good understanding to be successful.
• Assist suppliers during on-boarding processes and maintain an effective communication channel.
• Identify cost saving opportunities and optimize vendor base.
• See through new product development by collaborating with vendors & international cross-functional team.
• Update and maintain sourcing data, report daily activities to Sourcing Manager.