Sourcing Specialist

The Role:

We are looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join our Bethlehem Team. The primary function of the Sourcing Specialist is to purchase items in their assigned commodities to meet quality and delivery requirements as well as looking for potential saving opportunities.  This ideal candidate should possess a background in procurement and materials management with experience in a mechanical production environment and have experience in sourcing:

• Maching – All types  Casing / Fabrications
• Fabrications - All types
• Airfoil Geometry blades (Machining, grinding, extrusions, forgings)
• Balance and Over Speed Testing
• Contract Services
• Impeller Manufacturing – (Machining and Fabrications)
• Coatings, plating, painting and shot peening 
• Tooling manufacturing – Job related.
• Turbine Services and parts to RMS prints
• As well as many other industrial items

Primary Role Responsibilities:

Procurement, Manage Materials Delivery Supplier Quality & Cost

• Quoting, negotiating and order placement of assigned commodities.
• Implementation of cost saving strategies
• Monitor and expedite open orders and delivery requirements.
• Manage non-conformances and supplier chargebacks
• Perform supplier tooling inventory and reconcile tools that remain on site
• Initiate supplier improvement meetings to improve quality and manufacturability
• Attend new order kick off meetings
• Performs other related company duties as assigned
• Manage terms and conditions with suppliers

Key Success Factors:

• Purchasing in a mechanical environment
• Must be able to read and interpret engineered mechanical drawings
• Strong organizational, communication and computer skills required
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word required
• Know how to create and review Purchase Order contracts
• JOBBOSS experience a plus, but not required
• Quality costs aligned with business goals
• Willingness to "roll-up sleeves" to get the job done vs. delegating up or down the organization

 General:

The above list of activities is not all inclusive but a general representation of the requirements of a RMS Sourcing Specialist. This list is subject to changed based on the needs of the company.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with QMS principles and ISO 9001
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Procurement, Quality ISO & Approved Supplier List procedures
• Contract negotiations & order placement
• Supplier development strategies

Education:  

• Bachelor's degree or higher education in business or related field
• CPM Certification a plus
• 5 + years experience in Purchasing, Materials Management and planning
• Experienced in procuring, expediting and managing
• Raw Material, Machining and grinding processes, Fabrications, MRO, Stampings, Engraving, Pipe and fittings as well as many other industrial items. 

Special Information  

• The position will be based full time in our Bethlehem, PA facility. 
• Travel time expected to visit vendors as needed, 5% to 10%
• This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40+ hours per week. Additional Hours, including evenings or weekends may be required based on company needs.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to act professionally under stressful situations.
• Able to understand, read, write and speak English.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and provide proper documentation.
• This position can be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drug and alcohol screening and background check.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug, alcohol test and background check. 
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Work Environment:

Office Environment on a regular basis. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may perform work in a shop environment and will be exposed to moving mechanical parts. While the work area may be described as generally clean, safe, and "not loud", there will be machining operations that generate moderate noise and metal particles.

About RMS:

Rotating Machinery Services (RMS) was established in 1998 with the vision to reinvent the concept of an aftermarket turbomachinery business. The goal was to provide turbomachinery operators with unparalleled service based on established relationships, solid engineering, and technical expertise—all backed by responsiveness in competitive prices and lead times.

RMS’ commitment to quality penetrates every aspect of the organization and in the guiding force for all decision making. With an equal blend of cutting edge technology, engineering experience, and the work of skilled crafts people, RMS continuously delivers the best possible results to customers. RMS is a nimble organization with a collaborative culture of individuals who come to work every day with a desire to improve upon their craft and further the rotating machinery industry.