Global Sourcing Manager

Sources

Develop, plan, implement Global Sourcing strategy to determine competitive solutions for manufacturing.
Consolidate raw materials and suppliers.
Develop supplier relationships to include cost negotiations and risk mitigations.
Communicate with vendors on performance improvements, cost reductions and maintenance of best-in-class quality standards.
Research and analyze vendors for cost, quality, County of Origin risk, and capacity.
Deliver solutions to drive continued business success to secure best cost and payment terms.
Implement and manage long term contract agreements to deliver the best quality, delivery, and cost.

Sourcing Management

Manage daily/weekly sourcing analytics in multi-sourcing country environments.
Set and execute cost saving targets to meet company goals.
Aid teams in setting priorities and readjusting when required as business needs change.
Monitor Quality DPPM rates monthly.
Research alternative Country of Origin sources and make recommendations to internal teams for speed to market, quality, and cost reductions.
Manage all sourcing activities in all New Product Developments, including purchasing initial PPAP samples.
Manage and develop sourcing KPI’s.
Implement and manage long term contract agreements to deliver the best quality, delivery, and cost controls.
Collaborate with product teams in managing vendor relationships and negotiations over multiple product lines.
Coach, develop, and provide performance reviews for sourcing specialists.
Lead supplier correspondence on purchase orders, improve terms, and quality of rejected products.

Quality

Research alternative Country of Origin sources and make recommendations to internal teams for speed to market, quality, and cost reductions.
Manage all sourcing activities in all New Product Developments, including purchasing initial PPAP samples.
Manage and develop sourcing KPI’s.
Implement and manage long term contract agreements to deliver the best quality, delivery, and cost controls.
Collaborate with product teams in managing vendor relationships and negotiations over multiple product lines.
Coach, develop, and provide performance reviews for sourcing specialists.
Lead supplier correspondence on purchase orders, improve terms, and quality of rejected products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years Global Sourcing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or related experience including proven capability in global supply chain management
• Experience in commodity management, finished goods, and component sourcing required including indirect sourcing
• Available for 25% overseas and domestic travel