Sourcing Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and execute a global strategy for the program to achieve annual goals and objectives.
• Lead cross functional teams including IT, engineering, marketing & sales, supply chain, manufacturing, human resources, and suppliers through the full project lifecycle from discovery, requirements, design, development, pilot, production, commercialization through financial tracking close-out.
• Lead the strategic sourcing process including the identification of potential new sources of supply that achieve Cirrus metrics in quality, delivery, value, and innovation.
• Own the supplier relationship. Investigate new cost savings ideas with appropriate stakeholders and drive decision making with appropriate business information from a cross-functional team.
• Work with area executives to assign team leaders and team members to projects with appropriate skill sets needed.
• Perform reviews with strategic suppliers, monitoring their adherence to Cirrus quality, delivery, cost, and innovation performance metrics.
• Negotiate long term agreements and lead the implementation, coordination, and enforcement of contractual obligations for the program.
• Lead the integrated project team for the programs evaluating the company's needs and align the supply base.
• Facilitate regular meetings to define the strategy for the program and ensure that it aligns with the overall commodity strategy.
• Assume the role of “expert” for the program.
• Understand, track, and forecast the global supply base, market, technology, cost structure/drivers, and competition of the commodity.
• Solve problems and issues and track program progress.
• Develop and utilize project KPI's to drive results to meet annual goals and objectives.
• Represent Cirrus in a highly professional manner internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university, and 7 years of strategic sourcing experience in the procurement field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of supply contracts with domestic and international suppliers.
• Effective negotiation, communication, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Program/Project management with strong experience in the delivery of complex program management, cross-functional business/capability development and change initiatives.
• Master's degree and related experience preferred.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to coordinate between disparate tasks.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Timely completion of scheduled work.
• Excellent and professional communication skills in all forms and formats (public speaking, team meetings, PowerPoint, memos, emails, charters, internal/external, etc.).
• Exceptional facilitation skills to bring a cross-functional team together to accomplish tasks and goals.
• Good problem-solving skills with knowledge of six-sigma or lean office tools.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly in Excel ERP systems use and functionality, Avante or JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Engineering systems use and functionality, Jira, Creo, Windchill, Solumina preferred.
• MES systems use and functionality, Solumina preferred.

Benefits

Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations