Global Fastener News

Brillion, WI – Endries International, Inc. a leading distributor of fasteners and other class “c” commodities and provider of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) worldwide, is seeking a Fastener Sourcing Analyst.

Essential Functions

• Obtain timely quotations to complete inquiries for Sales on current products for current customers.
• Review current spend to identify cost reduction opportunities via consolidation, market test, long-term agreements, standardization, etc. to meet assigned cost reduction goal for your commodity.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement objectives of Endries International via sound vendor management techniques.
• Evaluate sources of supply for the lowest overall supply cost when all requirements are considered.
• Research and identify new emerging products and capabilities and communicate them to the organization for implementation.
• Visit suppliers, learn your commodities, and identify the principal cost drivers for their products.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Endries International including but not limited to ISO WI’s and SP’s; exhibit ethical and fair relationships with suppliers at all times.
• Problem solve issues that arise and are presented from other departments such as Quality, Accounting, Sales, and Operations.

Education/Training Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Distribution or Operations Management or equivalent industry experience would be a plus.

Experience/Skills Required

• Ability to manage multiple inquiries simultaneously and meet quotation deadlines. Time management skills.
• Negotiation skills to negotiate terms and conditions of purchase, price, delivery, services, freight, etc.
• Evaluation skills to analyze multiple bids and terms and select the lowest total cost option with the best performance.
• Blueprint reading skills.
• Product/commodity knowledge – fasteners and fastener industry a plus
• Organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excel/Corvu/Trend capability.
• Leadership skills.
• Sense of urgency and commitment to internal and external customers.

For more information and to apply, please visit Indeed.com.

Endries is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.