Sourcing Manager- Indirect Categories

Job Summary

This position is responsible for driving indirect purchasing strategies and strategic sourcing initiatives across all manufacturing, distribution, and retail locations. The role is designed to operate effectively as an individual contributor and, when applicable, provide people leadership responsibility, with opportunity to expand leadership scope over time. This role requires the candidate to be on-site three days per week at one of our locations in Monroe, MI; Dayton, TN; or Neosho, MO.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzes corporate spend data to identify (and implement) cost savings opportunities for retail, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and offices.
• Provides leadership for plant / facility buyers in the coordination of company-wide contracts, corporate purchasing practices compliance, and ensuring that the company is effectively leveraging its purchasing spend from all locations.
• Leads contract negotiations for all corporate wide agreements for selected materials and services.
• Develops and coordinates implementation plans for companywide agreements. This will include data analysis of company spend by commodities and services, market research for potential suppliers, and managing the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for identified strategic sourcing Initiatives.
• Manages end to end RFP process for large dollar purchases and corporate contracts.
• Implements effective purchasing processes and controls into other areas of company spend (ex. HR, Travel, Services, MRO).
• Maintains files for all contracts and communicates appropriate information to all plants and other departments as necessary and in a timely manner when changes occur.
• Provides direct supervision, coaching, and development support to purchasing or sourcing team members.
• Builds leadership capability and bench strength to support future team growth as business needs evolve.
• Partners cross-functionally to influence adoption of sourcing strategies and corporate agreements.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field with 6-8 years of relevant experience including 1-3 years of supervisory/leadership experience or equivalent.
• Dedication to customer service.
• Proficient in MS Office suite of products.
• Up to 25% travel.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s Degree
• CPM or CPSM

SCOPE & IMPACT

This role has enterprise-wide impact across manufacturing, distribution, retail, and corporate functions. The position influences spend decisions, supplier strategy, and purchasing discipline while shaping the development of indirect procurement capabilities and talent.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Office environment / no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

For Employees In The US
Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%.
Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.
More information can be found via: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boy.

Driver Management Program

If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at recruiting@la-z-boy.com or by calling 734-242-1444.