Manager-Global Sourcing

Description

• Participating in cross-functional global teams
• Sourcing and supply management of manufactured products in a high mix mid volume setting
• Oversee the overall facets of supplier management activities for the assigned categories, and completing regular supplier performance assessments with the relevant Sourcing Managers
• Ensure that the team has developed a comprehensive set of category profiles, including market analysis, benchmarking among other key indicators
• Ensure that the team executes regular supplier evaluations and communicate the results to the supplier, internal customers, and the leadership team.
• Provide the necessary leadership to the team for developing successful supplier relationships, creating, and negotiating supplier contracts or pricing agreements,
• Help develop and execute viable global sourcing strategies.
• Manage any Supplier Development action plans/improvement plans through regular business reviews with the suppliers.
• Ensure the team has a robust pipeline of cost reduction projects for the next 5 years
• Monitor the team’s use of SSM-A/P suppliers in NPD and Production.
• Review and approve contracts and stocking agreements with established and new suppliers.
• Develop long term project plans with the team to increase the number of strategic suppliers on the S&C Strategic Supplier Matrix (SSM).
• Ensure that all Sourcing project plans are updated and maintained on a regular basis within our project management software - Wrike
• Manage the Net Cost reporting to better understand the market conditions in each assigned category and develop ways to reign cost back.
• Actively manage the performance of the four Sourcing Managers within their team.

Requirements

• Work record showing ability to conceive and implement strategic sourcing initiatives and assure their long-term success
• Demonstrated experience leading a globally based team
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office
• 10+ of management experience in leading a team of 4+
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including personal and group presentations
• Escalation management and conduit from supplier to Sr. Management team.
• Experience working in a diverse manufacturing area with emphasis on electrical manufacturing
• Experience with and understanding manufacturing processes for industrial products and components
• Ability to travel domestically and globally 40% of the time.
• Highly skilled in use of business technology and communication tools
• MBA or current certification by ISM (CSM/CPSM) or APICS CSCP would be beneficial
• BA in business or technical discipline.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance