MISUMI is a rapidly growing international company whose exceptional commitment to our customers’ success is built on the dedication of our employees. We strive to continually strengthen our customers’ trust and elevate our reputation in the industry. Our culture fosters the shared values of integrity and hard work in our dealings with our customers and each other, and the diversity of our team members serves as a source of energy and creativity.

We celebrate our team and individual accomplishments through recognition, competitive compensation, generous incentive plans, and the opportunity for growth and advancement. MISUMI is also a proud and responsible corporate citizen that gives back to our communities by generously giving time and financial support to a wide array of charitable activities. We truly want employees to succeed as individuals and as part of the MISUMI USA team!

MISUMI offers a very competitive benefits package with all the standard fare, like a variety of health plans, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off. We also have fun perks like Spirit Days, donuts on Pay Day, company softball teams, and more!

Benefits and Resources

Competitive compensation with generous incentive plans
Competitive medical plan with BCBSIL as the provider. We offer employees a choice of several plans so they can select the plan that best meets their needs
Dental plan with Guardian as the provider
Company provided vision plan
401(k) with generous company matching administered by Fidelity
Short Term Disability
Voluntary Long Term Disability
Life and AD&D
Voluntary Supplemental Life and AD&D
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
PTO with 10 day carryover
Paid holidays
Generous Employee Referral Program up to $5,000
Free Flu Shot

Other MISUMI benefits

MISUMI sponsored Softball Teams; we made the playoffs last season!
MISUMI Cup Golf Tournament
Employee Recognition programs
Employee of the Year Individual and Team Recognition
Years of Service Recognition
Bi-Weekly Pay Day donuts, bagels, muffins, etc. treats
Employee Events such as Holiday Party, Top Golf, BBQ, etc.
Frequent Employee gifts to commemorate MISUMI’s milestones such as logo pens, shirts, jackets, fleece jackets, mugs, and cups
Monthly Employee Meeting with the opportunity to “Ask The President” questions
Halloween contest for individuals and teams
Monthly Spirit Days
Many opportunities to give back to the community
Free Starbucks coffee
Business Casual Attire Monday through Thursday, Casual Fridays on Fridays

Sourcing Management Specialist

Schaumburg, IL

Full Time

Mid Level

Responsible for managing end-to-end supplier operations, from onboarding and training to ongoing order and data management. This role ensures that domestic and import suppliers/distributors are fully equipped to support customers through MISUMI tools and systems while driving process efficiency and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

Manage and train all local suppliers on effective use of the supplier portal to improve efficiency in supplier qualification, ordering, and management.
Monitor supplier quality, delivery, and service levels, implementing corrective actions and performance improvements as needed.
Act as the primary liaison for suppliers, addressing inquiries, resolving operational issues, and strengthening supplier relationships.
Analyze data sets to create daily, monthly, and ad hoc reports to track performance, identify trends, and recommend operational improvements.
Lead project to redesign database and supplier scorecard
Maintain and update supplier documents and contracts in compliance with ISO standards.
Apply data-driven insights to identify inefficiencies and lead supplier-focused Kaizen initiatives.
Improve productivity and operational efficiency by enhancing supplier management processes and internal workflows.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure supplier performance aligns with organizational and customer expectations.
Travel may be required (5 to 10%)
Plus all other duties as assigned by the manager

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree related field or equivalent.
2+ years of Supplier management experience and data management desired.
High proficiency in MS Office suite, Excel/Access. SQL is a plus.
Must be highly analytical with excellent judgment and problem-solving skills.
Must be detail-oriented and able to retain training material
Must be highly motivated and a self-starter
Must have outstanding interpersonal and conflict management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Kaizen or other process-improvement skills are strongly preferred.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

MISUMI will provide training you need to be successful in this role, as well as opportunities for growth and innovation in our team-oriented company culture. We have outstanding benefits and retirement plans that allow you to focus on successfully doing your job and exceeding customer expectations and the excitement that comes with growth. The part that matters most is you!

MISUMI is the most comprehensive and user-friendly resource for factory automation components. With a vast selection of 80 sextillion standard and customized parts, MISUMI is an unmatched, one stop shop to meet customer specifications. We're committed to empowering customers to do incredible design work incredibly fast. We also are committed to our employees and are excited to announce that we received Comparably's annual Happiest Employees and Best Company Perks and Benefits in 2024 in recognition of our employee centric culture, opportunities for growth and advancement, and outstanding leadership.

Pay Rate: $28-29/hour

Benefits Offered:

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including Medical (HMO/PPO/HDHP), Vision, Dental, Life (Basic and AD&D), Disability (STD and LTD), Legal, and Pet Insurance Plans, 401(k) Plan with match, Commuter Transit Benefits, Employee Resource (EAP and GEAS) Plans, Fitness Club Membership, Tax Savings (HAS and FSA) Plans, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation for any particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

MISUMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:

MISUMI USA, Inc. (“MISUMI”) complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), and other applicable privacy laws. We may collect the following categories of personal information for purposes of the application and hiring process: name and contact information (phone number; mailing address; email address(es)); education and qualifications; employment history and experience; LinkedIn profile; and other information voluntarily provided by the applicant. Under the CCPA and CPRA, California residents have the right to know, correct, delete, and/or limit the use of certain information collected by MISUMI. For further information, see our full privacy policy at https://us.misumi-ec.com/careers/privacy/california-privacy-rights/. If you have any concerns, please send an email to hr1@misumiusa.com.

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