Senior Global Sourcing Professional
Senior Global Sourcing Professional
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WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES
We have amazing Benefits! Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Wellness 401K Holidays Employee Assistance Program Vacation Days Disability and more!
WHO WE ARE
The AMES Companies headquartered in Lake NonaOrlando FL has a rich American history. The AMES story goes back to 1774 when Captain John Ames began making Americas first shovels. AMES brand is the third oldest consumer brand in the country and its tools have helped build America for more than two hundred years. AMES products have built Revolutionary War ramparts connected the nation via the Transcontinental Railroad dug for gold gone on expeditions to Antarctica carved Mount Rushmore and installed the Statue of Liberty. And just like America we are still working every day to build the next great wonder.
Our business lines include Home Organization Lawn and Garden Tools Outdoor Living and Cleaning Tools with leading global brands sold to homeowners and professionals involved in new construction remodeling and maintenance activities.
Our leading brands include ClosetMaid AMES True Temper RazorBack Jackson Southern Patio and Harper.
We are a business unit of Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF)
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The Senior Global Sourcing Professional will be responsible for developing and implementing global sourcing strategies that align with the companys objectives for cost quality and delivery. This role demands extensive experience in global sourcing particularly within the durable and consumer goods industries and requires frequent international travel. Additionally this role requires monitoring performance metrics to identify areas for improvement negotiating contracts with vendors and implementing strategies to enhance the global sourcing strategy.
WHERE YOU WILL WORK
At our stateoftheart world headquarters in modern and thriving Lake Nona Florida.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement global sourcing strategies to meet the companys objectives for cost quality and delivery.
- and maintain strong relationships with suppliers across Mexico Central America South America and Europe.
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions possible.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including product development quality assurance and logistics to ensure seamless integration of sourcing activities.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify new sourcing opportunities and trends in the durable and consumer goods sectors.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards in the sourcing process.
- Monitor and manage supplier performance addressing any issues and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Manage the sourcing budget and track cost savings initiatives.
- Travel extensively to international supplier sites to conduct audits assessments and negotiations.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related field. A Masters degree is preferred.
- Over 15 years of experience in global sourcing with a focus on Mexico Central America South America and Europe.
- Bilingual Spanish skills required. Portuguese a plus.
- Strong understanding of the durable and consumer goods industries.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Proven experience in crossfunctional management and collaboration.
- Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally frequently
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- International Travel Required
ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- This position is located primarily in an office environment. At times the associate is required to sit for long periods of time.
- While performing the duties of this job the associate may need the ability to lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds.
- Upon occasion the associate may be exposed to a manufacturing environment and required to wear personal protective equipment.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
The AMES Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The AMES Companies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or belief national social or ethnic origin sex (including pregnancy) age physical mental or sensory disability HIV Status sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression marital civil union or domestic partnership status past or present military service family medical history or genetic information family or parental status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
