Spec Lead Sourcing

Job Summary

Purchase commodities for direct material in support of Springs Window Fashions operations, at the most competitive cost, best possible quality and most-timely delivery. Reports into the Global Commodity Manager, and will support the execution of associated sourcing initiatives.

Job Duties

• Aid in the development of commercial agreements or spot purchases required to support business partners and manufacturing sites.
• Aid in the development of strategic sourcing strategies and plans.
• Ensure that negotiated agreements and terms and conditions are being met.
• Aggressively pursue and create competitive purchase environment by constantly seeking alternate supply scenarios.
• Define and develop appropriate cross-functional relationships with the Business’s Supply Chain, and other functions.
• Assist in identifying Low Cost Country sourcing opportunities.
• Resolve process or supplier related issues as escalated from the Businesses where the tactical teams need support.
• Maintain knowledge of suppliers and relevant market developments such as Mergers & Acquisitions, financial status, and changes in key personnel.
• Execute sourcing projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Accountability to provide analytical support in commercial negotiations and supplier selections within assigned commodities.
• Support cross-business synergy efforts for assigned projects.
• Sustain a pipeline of cost savings projects for sustainable year over year productivity, or cost down.
• Support new product development projects and other tactical sourcing responsibilities such as price updates, sample delivery tracking, etc. as required.

Critical Success Factors

• Participate and coordinate sourcing activities in design changes (ECN) and New Product Development (NPD).
• Work with Engineering, Quality and testing to prioritize sourcing activities.
• Routinely conduct spend analysis activities identifying strategic sourcing opportunities within assigned commodities and throughout the supply chain environment where applicable.
• Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future industry trends in pricing and availability that will impact the business.
• Effective technical and analytical skills.
• Initiative to challenge inefficiencies, process deviations, and strategy deviations.
• Utilization of data analysis skills to effectively identify value opportunities.
• Initiative to seek professional development, continuous learning.

Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical competency, minimum in a business/industrial related field. Preferred MBA.
• Experience: 1+ years sourcing/procurement related experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to work with a cross functional team including engineering, quality, materials, logistics, sales & marketing. Project management experience. Strong analytical and quantitative abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Microsoft Project. Willingness to travel occasionally. Demonstrated leadership. Ability to influence and work on a team. Experience in manufacturing and material buying activities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills. Demonstrated problem resolution and crisis management. Self-motivated with business perspective. Accomplishments which reflect teamwork, integrity, accountability and speed.