Looking for a dynamic and flexible candidate to join our Sales team who will have a variety of core responsibilities. The successful candidate will need a strong attention to detail to support our growing business needs.
Main Responsibilities:
Build and maintain supplier relationships.
Assess, develop and qualify potential new suppliers.
Identify new product offerings.
Review quote requirements from customers
Work with suppliers to obtain pricing and lead times for quote packages
Make recommendations and assist with supplier selection activities.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
Understand the business requirements by coordinating with internal departments and lead sourcing projects.
Lead RFQ activities and conduct cost analysis.
Intimately understand the competitive landscape and perform market analysis where required.
Drive continuous improvement opportunities in sourcing practices.
Support the monthly reporting and tracking for departmental KPI's and Savings Targets.
Completing quotation worksheets
Prepare reports and recommendations for senior management based on sourcing outcomes and strategic initiatives.
Other duties as assigned
Key Skills / Core Competencies:
Strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Strong communication (verbal & written) skills
Ability to prioritize tasks
Time management
Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong mathematical aptitude
Works well under pressure
Positive attitude
Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel
Ability to work independently and within a team
Quick Learner
Blueprint reading is an asset
Fastener experience is an asset
Education / Experience:
Minimum 5+ years sourcing experience
Detailed understanding of sourcing processes and practices.
Minimum 5+ years technical knowledge/experience in fasteners.
Strong working knowledge of Smartsheet considered an asset
Experience with CRM systems
Working knowledge of Adobe
Familiarity with Distribution and Automotive environments considered an asset
Additional Skills
Fluent in Spanish considered an asset
Company Overview:
National Engineered Fasteners Group (NEF) is a firm dedicated to providing innovative and cost-effective engineered fastening solutions to global manufacturers. Founded in 1996 by owners and staff with extensive fastener experience, NEF has established both exclusive and non-exclusive distribution relationships with many leading North American and European manufacturers. NEF offers over 50,000 different fasteners and fastener-related tools, including both standard and non-standard custom-manufactured engineered items, from office and warehouse facilities in Breslau.
The NEF Commitment
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NEF is committed to providing our customers with the proper fastening solutions. We will supply quality products at competitive prices, delivered on time, supported with a high level of customer service and handled by product-knowledgeable staff.
About Distribution Services Group:
Distribution Solutions Group (DSG) is a best-in-class specialty distribution company providing high touch, value-added distribution solutions to the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the industrial technologies markets. DSG was formed through the strategic combination of Lawson Products, a leader in MRO distribution of c-parts, Gexpro Services, a leading global supply chain services provider to manufacturing customers, and TestEquity, a leader in electronic test and measurement solutions.
Through its collective businesses, DSG is dedicated to helping customers lower their total cost of operation by increasing productivity and efficiency with the right products, expert technical support and fast, reliable delivery to be a one-stop solution provider. DSP serves 120,000+ long-standing customers in several divers end markets supported by more than 3,000 dedicated employees and strong vendor partnerships. DSG ships from strategically located distribution and service centers to customers in North America, Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East
Monday to Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
40 hours per week
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