Strategic Sourcing Professonal
Skills/Experience:
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to be persistent, work independently, multi-task, and solve problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Detail oriented with an ability to lead change through innovative ideas.
• Ability to exercise professionalism and influence across multiple groups.
• Ability to work in a cross functional work environment, establish cross functional relationships and partnerships through product and process knowledge.
• Negotiation skills are a plus.
• Experience in sourcing and supplier management in the following areas are preferred:
o Electrical and electronic products
o Hydraulic components
o Machining processes: turning, milling, grinding
o Machining of steels, bronze, aluminum
o Welded steel fabrications with machined features
o Power transmission components
o Fasteners and fittings
• Experience in OEM machine manufacturing is not a requirement but is a plus.
Education:
• BS or BA degree in Business from an accredited 4-year college or university, or 2-4 years of experience in sourcing and supplier management, or combination of education and experience.
At Hillenbrand we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans