Sourcing Manager
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About 3A Composites:
3A Composites USA specializes in the manufacturing of leading substrates for the graphic display architectural and framing markets in North America South America and Central America. With manufacturing facilities in Benton KY Statesville NC and Glasgow KY and sales and marketing offices in Davidson NC our industry leading brands include: FOMECOR SINTRA GATOR DISPA DIBOND LUMEX G and ALUCOBOND PLUS. 3A Composites is part of the international 3A Composites Group which belongs to the listed company Schweiter Technologies headquartered in Steinhausen Switzerland. At 3A Composites we share common values of integrity and accountability teamwork trust & transparency that guide us in our dealings with customers suppliers and other stakeholders. More information about 3A Composites can be found at http://www.3acompositesusa.
Purpose of the Role:
TheThe Manager Strategic Sourcing position is responsible for the companys end to end sourcing of raw materials. The role leads the development and of strategic plans by clearly understanding the spend and stakeholder landscape leveraging market intelligence industry knowledge and crossfunctional collaborations. The role brings the best possible value to 3A through assurance of supply quality service levels innovation and cost. Best practices in supplier selection and management contract negotiation data analysis supply chain optimization and risk mitigation are keys to success. This role has the potential to support both direct and indirect spend.
In this position you will
- Generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies using domestic and international suppliers
- Build strong relationships with key suppliers
- Identify plan and implement continuous improvement opportunities within supply chain
- Drive TCO reductions across the supply chain
- Understand and leverage market intelligence and industry insights
- Negotiate and implement supply contracts by working with crossfunctional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on costs terms of supply service and quality
- Adhere to all relevant guidelines and regulations
- Estimate risks and apply risk minimizing techniques
- Perform cost analysis and benchmarking
- Analyze and calculate procurement costs and develop cost reduction strategies
- Drive purchasing decisions based on total cost of ownership risk mitigation and sustainability goals
- Identify and partner with trustworthy vendors and suppliers
- Develop supplier management programs with key suppliers including metrics performance goals and improvement initiatives
- Optimize sourcing processes to attain maximum efficiency
- Develop sourcing best practices and document associated processes and procedures
The knowledge skills and abilities you will bring
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Business Administration or similar field
- At least 3 years Strategic Sourcing experience along with 5 years relevant operations/supply chain experience
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and MRP systems (SAP experience preferred)
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in related tools (intermediate to advanced Excel skills experience building PowerBI dashboards preferred)
- Masters degree in business or similar field (preferred)
- Procurement certifications or advanced training (i.e. CSP CSMP ISM negotiations training etc. (preferred)
- Certified in process improvement or lean/six sigma principles (i.e. yellow or green belt certification) (preferred)
- Willing to travel at least 510 for business purpose
Key Skills Needed:
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to problem solve and develop resolutions in a timely manner
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Independently determines method of completion for new projects
- Recommends new practices processes and metrics
Its a great day to join 3A!
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
