The Sourcing Leader will work as the owner for sourcing for the assigned commodity(s) and business segments. These responsibilities include the development, communication and execution of strategies to ensure realization of the business objectives for assigned commodity within the purchase family on deflation- and cash flow, supplier quality and security of supply. This may include global commodity responsibility.
Essential Responsibilities:
Leading the development & execution of the local sourcing strategies that delivers a competitive advantage driving the strategic supplier initiatives. This includes supplier selection, development, and supplier consolidation to ensure sourcing optimization and overall supplier performance.
Leading sourcing execution for assigned commodity(s) or suppliers, including full accountability for buy and meeting deflation targets.
Performing detailed cost analysis of components & manufacturing processes used by our suppliers to ensure highest quality at the lowest cost solution.
Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance and developing improvement strategies to ensure business needs are met.
Partnering with key business stakeholders to ensure sourced material and services meet the needs of the business.
Driving improvements in sourcing processes including escalations due to delivery/quality issues, invoicing/payables issues, and database management.
Qualifications/Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or technical discipline, or a Bachelor’s degree with several years of work experience in sourcing or procurement or 9 years work experience in sourcing or procurement.
2. Several years work experience with technical depth/knowledge in assigned commodities and Commercial Sourcing, Supply Chain or Engineering experience
3. Willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of time
4. Experience implementing a compliant supply chain 5.Greenbelt certification preferred
Desired Characteristics:
Excellent negotiations skills and analytical skills with the ability to manage and develop supplier relationships
Ability to energize, develop and build rapport at all levels within an organization
Team work and build key stakeholder relationships
Proven ability to execute and deliver on commitment
About Us:
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