Crown Equipment Corporation

Sourcing Specialist 1 - Direct Purchasing

Crown Equipment Corporation  •  Ohio (Onsite)  •  10 days ago
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Job Description

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

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Job Duties

  • Support sourcing activities for assigned categories by assisting with supplier communication, quotations, and data analysis.
  • Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and part data within procurement systems to support business continuity.
  • Assist with supplier performance tracking, issue documentation, and reporting under guidance from senior team members.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to support part qualification, changes, and basic sourcing initiatives.
  • Participate in RFQs, cost comparisons, and savings tracking activities.
  • Support supplier onboarding, documentation, and compliance requirements.
  • Develop foundational sourcing and negotiation skills through hands-on experience and training.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 2-4 years related experience
  • Associate's degree (Business, Supply Chain or Engineering)
    • Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
  • Frequent travel (6-20%) & Occasional overnight stays (0-5%)
  • Must be willing to work onsite – New Bremen, Ohio

Preferred Qualifications

  • Interpersonal, teamwork and negotiation aptitude skills.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Manufacturing Engineering or other technical experience.
  • CPSM, APICS, CIPS, or comparable training are also preferred.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.


No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities

Crown Equipment Corporation

About Crown Equipment Corporation

Crown is one of the world’s largest material handling companies. Crown’s award-winning line of lift trucks maintains a reputation for advanced product design, engineering and integrated manufacturing processes. Offering a broad range of forklifts, as well as automation and fleet management technologies, Crown seeks to provide customers with forward thinking and innovative solutions designed to improve performance and lower operating costs.

Headquartered in New Bremen, Ohio, Crown’s products are defining the future of material handling throughout the world. For more information, visit crown.com

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
New Bremen, OH
Year Founded
1945
Website
crown.com
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