STRATEGIC SOURCING SPECIALIST

HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment.  HYDAC is a market leader in the fluid power industry specializing in the design and development of custom products for mobile and industrial markets. We work closely with our customers to develop innovative and technologically advanced fluid power solutions.

We are seeking an Strategic Sourcing Specialist for our Schaumburg, IL facility. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will place purchase orders for new and existing production materials. They will identify and develop qualified suppliers which meet company and customer requirements.  Salary is commiserated with experience, and compensation for this position is between $85,000-95,000. HYDAC offers employees a comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, paid holidays, PTO, 401k with company matching, FSA account, short term disability and life insurance, and pet insurance along with continuing education assistance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Professionally place purchase orders to meet program and production schedules, while maintaining good supplier relationships.
• Control the cost of purchased materials within budget and generate cost reduction action plans.
• Attain a level of product/commodity knowledge and to attain a level of awareness of supplier operations as they pertain to the company
• Professionally resolve problems, both internally and externally, in a fair and ethical manner.
• Must have good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of the organization as well as outside contacts.
• Maintain and support company objectives for cost out, inventory turns, and supplier on-time delivery.
• Provide vendor performance data for Quarterly Scorecard.
• Travel will be required to various supplier locations.