Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager (Atlanta/Byhalia)

Description

• Strategize the purchase order process and ensure proper tracking and documentation of all procurement activities including monitoring core procurement systems
• Develop, implement, and manage procurement strategies, tools, and plans that align with the company’s goals and objectives, while maintaining sustained supply in a highly dynamic environment
• Source, develop, qualify and maintain vendor relationships and associated negotiated agreements in collaboration with the technical teams and in compliance with policies and controls, ensuring timely delivery of quality goods and services.
• Direct activities of all functions involved in planning and purchasing of materials and capital equipment; partner with internal teams on inventory management of acquired elements.
• Develop & execute strategic agreements (NDA/JDA/MSA) alongside legal counsel that support business initiatives and expectations taking into account fixed and variable costs, lead-times, schedules, manufacturing capacities, and IP protection.
• Manage the ECO / MCO change Order, together with product life cycle and engineering; ensure process is articulated effectively for vendors and become integrated with Engineering and Manufacturing in a co-development environment setting.
• Oversees the input, management, and update of master data into SAP/Jaggaer supplier master data for new product launch platforms.
• Identity theft monitoring
• Manage and develop best practice sourcing strategies within the global supplier landscape to include new suppliers as well as evaluation of current supply base to support TKE new product business line.

Requirements

• 10+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience within the elevator industry preferred, or alternatively automotive, aerospace, or consumer goods manufacturing industry is required.
• Superior understanding of end-to-end supply chain business processes (Demand and Supply Planning, Inventory Management, Lifecycle Management)
• Experience and knowledge of assisting with a large matrix of sourcing and category management initiatives within the mechanical and electrical and electronics domain at a global level, prioritizing tasks efficiently, and communicating complex matters to all levels of the business effectively.
• Well-versed in TCO analysis to ensure data-driven analytics tied to component and supplier selection, in a product-based ecosystem.
• P.M, CPSM, CPSD, or equivalent procurement certification is a plus.
• Superior Project management skills, attention to detail, understanding business processes, and communication are important for this role.
• Project Management Certification is a plus
• Superior ability to independently plan, coordinate, and execute work with autonomy, and communicate effectively progress to senior leaders and subordinates through excellent presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation skills with ability to reduce costs with sole and single source suppliers, both as the leader of a cross-functional negotiation team or independently
• Master of Business Administration or equivalent advanced degree a plus
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills; Exceptional communications skills required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required (or 5 years of NPI sourcing experience).
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects/resources simultaneously.

Benefits

• Pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• 15 days of vacation per year
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Optional life and AD&D coverage
• Supplemental medical plans
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
• 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
• Paid sick leave, per company policy

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance