Strategic Sourcing Manager

Description:

• Responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans for the procurement of components, equipment, and goods and services for our manufacturing facilities.
• Conduct market research as necessary to support strategic sourcing initiatives (e.g. competitive landscape, market indices, etc.).
• Communicates project requirements, procedures, schedules, and project revisions to suppliers, personnel, and other appropriate parties.
• Create and manage master supply agreements with suppliers.
• Conducts regular supplier reviews with other key stakeholders.
• Manages new supplier qualification process, and engages cross-functional team members as necessary.
• Provides analysis/input on product sourcing decisions relating to product development.
• Develops tools to support sourcing initiatives (RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, etc.).
• Conducts regular commodity benchmarking.
• Manages production forecast in conjunction with other key stakeholders.
• Supports other organizational initiatives as a Subject Matter Expert.

Skills:

Procurement, Contract negotiation, Supplier negotiation, Sap, Strategic sourcing

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, operations, or other related field preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in supply management for a manufacturing company is preferred. This experience should include performing buying/planning and strategic sourcing responsibilities in support of a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient/experience with a common purchasing system/ERP.
• Experience with contract negotiations, Master Service Agreements, etc.
• Knowledge/experience with cost reduction initiatives and execution.
• CPSM/CPM certification and/or APICS certification are a plus.
• Must have a working knowledge of the complete range of strategic sourcing initiatives including spend analysis, strategy formulation, contract negotiations, and strategic supplier relationship management.
• Supplier development/commodity experience required (performance reviews, logistical, lean practices, supply base optimization) with a proven track record of improvement for quality, cost, and delivery.
• Strong competency within MS Office (specifically Excel and Access)