Sourcing Lead- Data Center Solutions

About the role

Own and lead category strategies and supplier relationships to drive cost, quality, delivery, and business performance. Align with global and local commodity teams to select suppliers and leverage negotiated agreements. Collaborate with New Product Development team and other cross-functional teams to support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support cost management initiatives, focusing on cost reduction, working capital optimization, on-time delivery, and quality.
• Coordinate and resolve issues regarding existing and new suppliers, ensuring all requirements are met through collaboration with customers and internal partners.
• Design and develop supply chain initiatives to achieve competitive advantage and improve responsiveness to customer demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Procurement, or Operations is preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Strong project management skills to develop action plans, meet deadlines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills to effectively meet and exceed business objectives.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels, both internally and externally (customers, suppliers, etc.).
• Excellence in analytical, fact-based problem-solving.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and supplier performance assessment.
• Ability to travel 10-30%, both domestic and internationally.

Pay

Compensation range: $76,000.00 – $141,100.00. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

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