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We are a US based company headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois and have a global presence that extends across four continents with five manufacturing facilities, three engineering technical centers, a multi-tiered sales service channel, and 3,000+ employees. For over 60 years, Inventus Power has been addressing the rapidly expanding power demands of a changing world through technology and engineered solutions. We continue to invest in our people and processes, while enhancing our products and capabilities in order to create a safer, smarter, and more sustainable battery-powered world.\nWe are an ITAR facility and hire only U.S. persons who are defined as U.S. citizens or green card holders.\nWhat You’ll Do\nSourcing / Supply Chain Analyst - Role supports the sourcing team by preparing quotes, setting up and onboarding suppliers in the ERP system, issuing supplier quality checklists, and ensuring all supplier and purchasing administration is accurate, compliant, and on time. The role keeps sourcing activity moving, including new product introduction (NPI) programs, so buyers and engineers can focus on negotiation and strategy.\nResponsibilities (Including other duties as assigned)\nQuoting & RFQ Support\nPrepare and issue RFQs to approved and prospective suppliers using BOMs, drawings, specifications, and target volumes, including prototype, pilot, and production quantities for NPI.\nTrack quote responses, follow up on due dates, and build side-by-side quote comparisons covering piece price, MOQ, lead time, tooling, freight, and payment terms.\nMaintain quote history and cost data in a consistent format so pricing is traceable and reusable.\nFlag outliers, gaps, and cost-saving opportunities to Sourcing and Engineering for review and decision.\nSupplier Setup & Onboarding\nRun new-supplier onboarding: collect W-9/tax forms, banking details, insurance certificates, NDAs, supplier agreements, and payment terms.\nCreate and maintain supplier records in QAD (contacts, payment terms, Incoterms, currency, lead times, approved status) and coordinate with Finance/AP on vendor setup.\nSubmit pro forms formats to accounts payable to review/entry.\nSet up item-supplier cross-references, price breaks, and approved manufacturer lists; coordinate item data with Windchill where applicable.\nAudit supplier master data periodically for duplicates, inactive vendors, and expired documents. (CEBOS)\nQuality & Compliance Coordination\nSend supplier quality checklists, questionnaires, and PPAP/FAI requirements; track returns to completion and escalate delays.\nCollect and file certifications (ISO 9001, RoHS/REACH, conflict minerals, country of origin, etc.) and For new suppliers only on initial entry\nRelease a supplier for orders only when all required quality and administrative items are complete.\nSupport ITAR, export-control, and trade-compliance documentation requirements for supplier onboarding.\nCoordinate with Quality on supplier approval, corrective action requests, and Approved Supplier List (ASL) status.\nPurchasing & Administrative Support\nMaintain item masters, BOM sourcing data, and price/lead-time updates in QAD.\nSupport PO creation, confirmation, expedite, and change orders; reconcile supplier acknowledgments against PO terms.\nResolve PO, receiving, and invoice discrepancies with Purchasing, Receiving, and AP.\nKeep supplier files and shared trackers organized and audit-ready; maintain SOPs and templates.\nAnalysis, Reporting & Risk Support\nReport weekly on open quotes, onboarding status, supplier on-time delivery, and lead-time risk.\nAnalyze spend, price variance, and supplier performance to support sourcing decisions.\nMonitor single-source parts, long-lead items, and obsolescence alerts, and escalate risks early.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Buyers to keep NPI and production sourcing activities on schedule.\nAct as the administrative point of contact for suppliers on quotes, documentation, and onboarding status.\nHow Success Is Measured\nRFQ turnaround (request to quote comparison): [3 business days or less].\nNew-supplier setup completed with all required documents: [5 business days or less].\nSupplier master data accuracy (audit error rate): [under 2%].\nQuality checklists returned and filed before first PO: 100%.\nWeekly sourcing status report delivered on time: 100%.\nWhat You Will Need\nAssociate’s or Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.\n1-3 years of sourcing, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain support experience, ideally in manufacturing or electronics.\nWorking knowledge of an ERP/MRP system, including vendor and item master data.\nAdvanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, quote comparisons).\nStrong attention to detail and the discipline to keep records accurate and audit-ready.\nClear written and verbal communication with suppliers and internal teams.\nAbility to manage many open items with competing deadlines.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with QAD (ERP) and Windchill (PLM).\nExperience reading BOMs and engineering drawings.\nFamiliarity with supplier quality requirements (ISO 9001, PPAP/FAI, RoHS/REACH).\nKnowledge of Incoterms, payment terms, and import/export basics.\nAPICS CSCP/CPIM or ISM certification (or working toward one).\nExperience with Power BI or similar reporting tools.\nManufacturing industry experience (electronics, medical devices, automotive, industrial, or consumer).\nInventus Power is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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