Sourcing Agent - White River Marine Group

POSITION SUMMARY: White River Marine Group is seeking a Sourcing Agent responsible for executing sourcing activities for materials and components supporting multiple boat brands across our manufacturing network. This role supports sourcing strategies, manages supplier relationships, and drives cost effectiveness of direct materials.

The Sourcing Agent works closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, procurement, and suppliers to ensure a reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality supply chain. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Supplier Management: Strengthen relationships with current suppliers. Discover, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers.

Cost Management: Maintain system costs at high level of accuracy.

• Identify cost savings opportunities with an eye toward quality and delivery performance.

Negotiation: Negotiate contracts, pricing, and payment terms while maintaining WRMG

requirements:

for cost, quality, delivery and service. Market Analysis: Requires an awareness of market trends, commodity and material prices, and global developments – leading to informed decisions. Quality: Collaborate with suppliers, engineering, and quality team to ensure materials and components meet WRMG quality standards.

• Reporting: Prepare reports on sourcing activities, supplier performance, commodities, and market conditions for management review.

Problem Resolution: Resolve issues related to supply chain disruptions, supplier performance or material quality.

ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

EXPERIENCE:

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree relevant to material management, purchasing activities preferred (if applicable) Certificate(s) or License(s): Years of

experience:

1-4 years of

experience:

related to material management, sourcing and purchasing activities.

KNOWLEDGE,:

SKILLS:

, AND ABILITY Strong attention to detail and high standards for personal performance Proficiently uses Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel for data analysis

Experience:

using ERP/procurement systems (AS400, SAP, Oracle, Epicor or similar) Confident and professional communication style for supplier negotiations Strong problem-solving

skills:

and a sense of urgency for results Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment TRAVEL

REQUIREMENTS:

5% or as needed; Some travel may be required to support supplier quality program and ensure supplier compliance PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS:

Regularly sits and does computer work. Occasionally walks and stands. Seldom/Never lifts up to 50 lbs. INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT: Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives.

• Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments.

Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices. Full Time

Benefits:

Summary: Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions! Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Voluntary

benefits:

401k Retirement Savings Paid holidays Paid vacation Paid sick time Bass Pro Cares Fund And more! Bass Pro Shops is an equal

opportunity:

employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.

White River Marine Group

About:

Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more.

In 2017 Bass Pro Shops joined forces with Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best”

experience:

with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”