This position was sent by Julie Matteini D'03 Th'04'05. COMPANY: Sulzer Metco Sulzer Metco, a division of Sulzer Ltd, is a leading global supplier of surface technology solutions and services for the power generation, aviation, automotive and other industries. LOCATION: Westbury, NY POSITION: Sourcing Specialist REPORTS TO: Director of Global Sourcing EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (MIN.): College degree - Technical, Business or Supply chain major preferred EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS (MIN.): -2-3 years previous experience in supply chain management, procurement, strategic sourcing is desirable but not necessary. -Proficient in MS Office. -Previous experience with SAP desirable. Ability to develop mastery of ERP system in short period of time. Communication - ability to prepare small presentations to the team, communicate cross functionally to peers and superiors. Organization - able to manage their own time and maintain record of multiple projects & current status. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: -Prepare request for information, request for quote -Identify new high potential suppliers -Ensure compliance with sourcing process -Maintain sourcing records and database -Follow up and resolve epidemic quality and availability issues -Conduct analysis of spend and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in area of cost, quality and service. -Maintain and manage independent charge for assigned purchases -Act as a back-up to maintain support for essential activities of Sourcing group -Ability to travel to supplier locations ? 10% travel estimated I'm not the hiring manager, but if anyone has any questions about the company in general, etc., they can contact me (Julie Matteini D'03 Th'04'05) at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. If they're interested in applying for the position, they should apply online at www.sulzer.com<http://www.sulzer.com>. Thanks, Julie Jen St. Laurence Director, Career Services Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth 14 Engineering Drive Hanover, NH 03755 Ph: 603-646-1490 http://engineering.dartmouth.edu/careers/