Sourcing Specialist

Responsibilities: Identify new suppliers for sourcing opportunities for Fastenal products throughout Asia Pacific Region

• Develop potential suppliers for standard products that will be offered as Fastenal Standard Products and Fastenal Exclusive Brand Products.
• Identify and recommend suppliers to product managers by reviewing quotation, sample and on-site factory visit feedback for Fastenals priority categories assigned.
• Communicate with U.S. product development groups through emails or conference calls to keep projects moving smoothly.
• Follow up on project progress with product managers, potential suppliers, as well as FASTCO internal related teams like purchasing, supplier intelligence and commodity intelligence to ensure smooth communication within all project stake holders.
• Negotiate price, MOQ, and other necessary terms with suppliers to meet our internal customers expectations.
• Facilitate among Fastenal/FASTCO Product Compliance teams, Quality team, Logistics and suppliers to resolve graphic and packaging issues.
• Assist Sourcing project lead to select the most qualified suppliers for the Fastenal Company based on price, quality, service metrics, etc.

Requirement:

1. Knowledge and experience in metal working, plumbing, electrical or safety products preferred
2. Fluent both written and spoken English
3. Good communication and negotiation skills.
4. Analytical, result oriented, innovative, adaptable, self-motivated and team player.
5. Familiar with Microsoft Office application including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
6. Great desire to develop career in sourcing.
7. Willing to travel a few times per month. Most 1 day trip.
8. Knowledge in technical drawing and standard reading is preferred.