Strategic sourcing manager

Main Job Duties:

• Identify and lead projects to align our production locations and their capabilities to the needs of the business
• Identify and lead projects to reduce our dependency on single-source suppliers
• Provide direction on best suppliers and supply chain for new product introductions
• Identify and help qualify, in conjunction with quality organization, suppliers for new product introductions
• Develop a 3-year roadmap to reduce risk across the entire supply chain
• Use data to justify roadmap, project scope, and investment
• Participate in supplier negotiations and audits
• Participate in the consolidated corporate supplier bidding process
• Performs other similar and related duties as required

Education: BS degree: Engineering, Supply Chain or Sourcing focus

Experience: Minimum 5 years in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Continuous Improvement

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Positive attitude with a willingness to be a problem solver, knowledge of Supply Chain best practices, multi-step strategic sourcing processes and/ or category management strategies, and use of PLM, QMS, and ERP/ MRP systems
• Must possess excellent project management skills, including demonstrated ability to create and manage a project plan, establish priorities, work to deadlines and control several projects at various stages of work. Must understand the implications of projects to product costing to ensure business goals are met
• Must have strong analytical skills and proven ability to efficiently research and summarize information effectively and make recommendations based upon analysis
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a variety of teams. Must be highly collaborative to ensure the timely completion of projects