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Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing Specialist
4730 N SERVICE DRIVE, Winona, MN 55987
Full-Time Shift(s): Flexible Monday-Friday 6AM-6PM

The Fastenal Company would like to invite ambitious, hard-working individuals to apply for the position of Full-Time Sourcing Specialist. Applicants should be able to bring new ideas and improvements to business practices, work well both independently and as part of a team, and show respect to co-workers, customers, vendors, and visitors in the workplace while demonstrating Fastenal's core values of Ambition, Innovation, Integrity, and Teamwork.

ABOUT US:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to over 2,500 locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, that typically doubles in size every four to five years, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

OVERVIEW:
Working as a Full-Time Sourcing Specialist, you will research and complete formal Requests for Quotes (RFQ's). Completing these RFQ's requires you to understand and interpret customer prints, and work closely with sales, engineering, quality, suppliers/manufacturers, and customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
o Researching and completing formal Requests for Quotes (RFQ's) from some of Fastenal Company's largest customers
o Working closely with the following groups: Fastenal Sales Teams, Fastenal Product Development Teams, Manufacturers, and Customers
o Working within the OEM Fastener Sourcing team focusing on both US and International opportunities

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
o Excellent written and oral communication skills
o Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
o Strong math aptitude
o Demonstrate strong attention to detail
o Ability to work independently and in a team environment
o Ability to multitask within a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
o Strong organization, planning, and prioritizing abilities
o Highly motivated, self-directed, and customer service oriented
o Ability to pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico, and Guam ONLY)

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
o Possesses or are working toward a Business related degree
o Prior experience in sales or a related industry
o Prior experience working with industrial products.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with a profit sharing contribution.


Apply Now. Please respond by Wednesday, November 29, 2017.
Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity