Global Sourcing Manager

Job Summary

The Global Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for Pfister finished goods and key components with a focus on cost competitiveness supply continuity quality stability tariff and other risk mitigation and other aspects of supplier performance.

This role serves as a commercial and strategic owner of assigned supplier and category accounts supporting New Product Introductions resourcing initiatives COO transitions value engineering and innovation efforts. The position requires strong ownership analytical rigor and the ability to lead crossfunctional decisionmaking without direct authority.

The Global Sourcing Manager is accountable for delivering measurable results aligned with Pfisters operational excellence objectives for Cost Service Quality Risk and Working Capital.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• (20%) Global Sourcing & Supplier Management
  • Own and manage strategic supplier relationships serving as the primary interface for commercial capacity and performance topics
  • Segment suppliers and develop tailored strategies addressing cost risk capability and long-term alignment
  • Lead supplier business reviews and drive corrective actions to improve delivery quality responsiveness and cost competitiveness
  • Select develop and evolve suppliers into strategic partners that bring value and innovation
• (20%) Cost Commercial & Contract Ownership
  • Deliver year-over-year productivity through cost-based negotiations VA/VE and should-cost modeling
  • Negotiate execute and administer key commercial agreements (CMAs Supply & Pricing VMI Consignment Licensing Exclusivity Rebate)
  • Manage raw material labor currency and overhead cost drivers across the product portfolio
• (15%) Tariff Risk & Global Sourcing Strategy
  • Manage tariff exposure (IEEPA Section 301 etc.) through pricing mitigation and sourcing shifts
  • Engage internal and external legal resources as well as other key stakeholders to propose and execute risk mitigation strategies
  • Lead country-of-origin diversification and localization strategies
  • Partner cross-functionally to ensure compliance audit readiness and documentation integrity
• (15%) Sourcing Execution & Program Leadership
  • Lead sourcing for NPI resourcing dual-sourcing and supplier transitions
  • Conduct RFQs/RFPs competitive bidding and make-vs-buy analyses
  • Partner with Engineering and Quality on supplier readiness and launch risk
• (10%) Supply Performance & Working Capital
  • Drive supplier performance to support fill rate service and continuity of supply
  • Monitor supplier scorecards and performance metrics
  • Support inventory optimization and working capital reduction
  • Lead warranty RTV and cost recovery efforts
• (15%) Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence
  • Lead mentor and develop global sourcing team members; set priorities and remove barriers
  • Serve as sourcing lead on strategic initiatives
  • Present recommendations and risk assessments to senior leadership
  • Influence cross-functional partners through data-driven insights
• (5%) Systems Data & Process Discipline
  • Maintain sourcing data cost models and ERP/system accuracy
  • Ensure pricing changes and decisions are documented and auditable
  • Drive continuous improvement of sourcing processes

Additional Scope (Travel & Planning) (Included Across Above)

• Travel up to 15% (Southeast Asia & North America)
• Support annual operating plan budgeting and strategic planning cycles

Education and Experience Profile

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Operations or a related field (or equivalent experience) required.
• 7 years of experience in global sourcing/procurement supplier management commodity management supply chain and/or manufacturing operations experience in a manufacturing environment with a Fortune 500 company. Plumbing fixtures or consumer durable goods industry experience a plus.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation cost savings and contract management.
• Former managerial experience with proven team leadership/management skills and project leadership experience required.
• Strong understanding of sourcing best practices and strategic procurement processes. Strong analytical financial and cost modeling skills.
• Strong understanding of sourcing best practices and strategic procurement processes. Experience managing Asiabased suppliers strongly preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment with multiple priorities.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of global supply markets cost drivers and sourcing economics. Ability to anticipate risk and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Intermediate to advanced level presentation and spreadsheet skills.
• Proven ability to lead through influence and operate independently.
• Strong business acumen and judgement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Certified Purchasing Manager CPM Certification desirable.

Work Environment

Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

Hybrid schedule: onsite TuesdayThursday remote Monday and Friday.

Pay Range: $108528 to $170545.

This base salary range is a reasonable estimate for this position at the time of posting. Pay within each range is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to to primary work job-related knowledge skills experience business requirements and geographic location. ASSA ABLOY conducts regular review of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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