ABOUT FASTENAL
Since 1967, Fastenal has evolved from a single branch to a Fortune 500 distributor of industrial and construction supplies, with around 3,200 locations offering tailored inventory and personal service. Our global expansion is rooted in a belief in people’s potential, fostering an entrepreneurial culture that empowers employees to drive their own success and advance within the company. As a financially solid growth company, we prioritize training, internal promotions, and creating opportunities for our team.
OVERVIEW
Working as Full-Time Sourcing Specialist (m/f/d), 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 the following:
- Researching and completing formal Requests for Quotes (RFQ's) from some of Fastenal Company's largest current and potential customers
- Working closely with the following groups: Fastenal Sales Teams, Fastenal Product Development Teams, Manufacturers and Customers
- Working on a team that is focused on MRO or OEM parts
- Cross referencing parts based on customer's specifications
- Identifying sources of supply for non-standard items as well as providing accurate alternate or substitute items when feasible
- Collaborating with Fastenal Supplier Development team to help advance supplier onboards, roadmaps and continuous improvement of data content
- Assisting the Fastenal Lean Solution team with the implementation of new business
- Working with Fastenal Industry Sales Specialists and Fastenal Engineers to better understand customers' needs and solutions
- Negotiating bid details for optimal costing or cost savings initiatives with suppliers and manufacturers
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Czech or Polish
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Possess product knowledge in MRO & OEM
- Customer service experience
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
- A degree in Supply Chain, Business Development or a related field
WHAT WE OFFER
- A diverse and challenging position with room for own input and initiative
- A career within a fast moving and growing organization
- Working in an international environment
- Motivating and competitive salary