Sourcing Associate
Mohawk Industries

Are you looking for more?

At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What we're looking for:

The Sourcing Associate is a newly established performer that works to coordinate the production, purchase, and distribution of assigned lines inventory. This role works to foster relationships with suppliers (both internal and external) to ensure product availability and provide customers with a high level of service.

What you'll do:

• Work on projects and assignments as part of a large work team.
• Coordinate all activities related to procurement of a commodity, beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
• Analyze the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity as needed.
• Solicit and evaluate proposals for the requested commodity. Investigate and/or interview potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
• Advise team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
• Maintain timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
• Coordinate appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost-effective manner.
• Input and update information in sourcing databases or systems.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create and manage purchase orders.
• Track and monitor order status, ensuring on-time deliveries.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 0-2 years' relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

What you're good at:

• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Demonstrated ability to learn Microsoft Office Suite products.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.

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