Director Developmental Sourcing
Director Developmental Sourcing
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Job Description
DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY
Globally develop alternative sourcing while overseeing the Sourcing team to meet overall organizational goals and objectives
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Oversee the United Statesbased sourcing team and globally develop alternative sourcing through strategic negotiations relationshipbuilding and cost analysis while ensuring quality
Frequent travel to domestic and international contract manufacturers for supplier selection development and management
Drive strategic supplier selection development and management to ensure business strategies are met
Develop new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners and suppliers that meet Prides established standards and requirements
Coordinate with Research & Development (R&D) and other internal departments to ensure new products and component launches meet or exceed all established timelines
Provide tactical and operational direction to the organization to support cost effective manufacturing strategies
Source finished goods products that strategically align with the companys product portfolio
Analyze track and make recommendations during the quoting process for all parts and products
Negotiate and manage tooling quotations from OEM partners and new suppliers
Ensure the timely implementation of components transferred to new suppliers to maximize cost savings
Effectively communicate with Executive Leadership and form strong business relationships with all suppliers
Ensure compliance and advocate for Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action placement and utilization goals and hiring benchmarks through nondiscriminatory employment practices across your Area of Responsibility (AOR)
Staff management including documenting and communicating objectives positively impacting employee morale motivating team members conducting performance appraisals and appropriately addressing individual or group performance issues
Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training
Assign train and develop staff based on experience and departmental goals
Develop goals and objectives and measure outcomes to ensure goals are met
Focus on continuous improvement and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
Develop a Strong 2nd for your area of responsibility
Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary
REQUIRED SKILLS
Must be a team player friendly professional detailoriented and honest
Must have the ability to:
Multitask problemsolve and prioritize in a fastpaced working environment
Guide direct and motivate staff
Travel up to 25 globally for 10 days at a time based on business needs
Must have:
Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
Excellent negotiating and relationshipbuilding skills
Excellent analytical financial planning and mathematic skills
Demonstrated good business judgment
Excellent presentation verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
PREFERRED SKILLS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Chinese Mandarin/Cantonese and English preferred
Basic working knowledge of Lean Principles and Lean Manufacturing preferred
Intermediate working knowledge of Oracle and/or Agile preferred
Active member of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) demonstrating overall advancement in the Quality field preferred
Advanced skills in advanced production quality planning preferred
Lift/push/pull 25lbs preferred
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
At least 5 years of combined strategic sourcing management and procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
At least 3 years of experience working with international manufacturing suppliers
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
At least 7 years of combined strategic sourcing procurement and/or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
At least 2 years of experience with managing at least 1 staff member preferred
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree in Engineering Supply Chain Business or a related field
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
DETAILS
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive
In exceptional circumstances some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin physical or mental disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
If you are a person with a disability a disabled veteran or require a reasonableaccommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment please contact our human resources department atx1250.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
