Strategic Sourcing Specialist SPT
Strategic Sourcing Specialist SPT
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Job Description
We are seeking a talented Strategic Sourcing Specialist to work in a fastpaced multisite manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will play a key role within the sourcing group in executing cost takeout projects within Operations and New Product Development. This position requires an innovative individual with the willingness to take calculated risks excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of associates and in cross functional teams. This is a high visibility opportunity with advancement opportunities through operations or supply chain management
Responsibilities:
- Drive material cost improvements through purchase price reductions and material cost out activities through redesign.
- Execute sourcing funnel process with several commodities.
- Locate and develop suppliers globally and engage suppliers in projects to improve quality leadtime and price/terms.
- Drive regular improvement in Purchase Price Variance (PPV) through RFQs auctions and negotiations with suppliers.
- Be responsible and accountable for the strategic direction and daily management of specific purchased commodities
- Execute the vendor consolidation process of identifying and developing strategically important suppliers
- Work closely with Supply Chain/Materials personnel to implement and receive benefits of best practices
- Support the negotiation strategies with suppliers ensuring inventory optimization is included in supplier contracts and agreements.
- Work with cross functional team supporting Value Analysis Value Engineering Events to identify costout opportunities in support of building the cost out funnel.
- Create and execute Commodity strategies to better align with supply chain; negotiate payment and working capital terms with suppliers that align to business terms.
- Negotiate MSAs with Grow/Maintain/Preferred suppliers.
- Understand commodity trends utilizing propurchaser or Commodity Price Index (Not limited to)
- Negotiate MOQ/POQ/LTs with suppliers as it aligns to the business standards
Qualifications:
- BS/BA Engineering or Business with specific background with international sourcing
- 36 years progressive experience in planning purchasing and inventory control within a lowvolume high mix manufacturing environment preferred.
- CPIM (APICS) Certification is preferred
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to build consensus with many.
- Demonstrated ability to reduce material cost through material substitutions material reductions etc.
- Lean manufacturing experience including kanban planning establishing reorder quantities inventory optimization and a strong process mind set
- Ability to develop and execute strategic plans Selfstarter and highly motivated
- Excellent crossfunctional interpersonal facilitation communication and leadership skills
- Results driven with excellent organization communication (written and oral) and presentation skill
- Proficient in Word Excel PowerPoint performing queries in ERP systems (Business Objects) along with data gathering manipulation and analysis expertise
- International and domestic travel requirement of up to 25
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
