Sourcing ManagerCommodity

Crown Technical Systems a Flex Company is a leader in power distribution and protection systems concentrating on sophisticated state-of-the-art relay and control panels medium voltage switchgear and enclosures (power/control buildings/ E-Houses). We specialize in customized turn-key solutions that ensure safe secure and reliable power distribution.

Working at Crown Technical Systems offers a dynamic and rewarding career path for individuals seeking to power the world. Through hands-on training mentorship and a culture of internal promotion we empower you to reach your full potential and contribute to projects that truly matter.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth were looking to add a Sourcing Manager Electrical. This position may be based in Dallas TX; Fontana CA; Richmond VA or Columbia SC;.

Reporting to the US Electrical Sourcing Lead the Sourcing Manager Electrical will support the development and execution of regional and global sourcing strategies across a portfolio of electrical categories for Flex Critical Power. The role will partner with Engineering Product Management Operations Finance Supplier Quality global category leaders and site Procurement teams to improve cost supplier performance capacity supply continuity and commercial outcomes. The initial category portfolio will be determined based on business priorities spend supplier risk sourcing maturity and organizational needs.

What a typical day looks like:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned electrical categories across U.S. Critical Power sites.
• Analyze spend demand forecasts supplier performance cost drivers capacity lead times and market conditions to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Lead supplier RFIs RFQs commercial evaluations negotiations sourcing recommendations and contract development.
• Build relationships with suppliers to improve cost quality delivery responsiveness capacity and service.
• Develop and manage cost-reduction cost-avoidance payment-term and supply-risk initiatives aligned with annual business targets.
• Partner with Engineering and Product Management on specification alignment supplier qualification alternate-source development standardization and design-to-cost opportunities.
• Support supplier segmentation performance scorecards QBRs corrective-action plans and long-term supplier development.
• Coordinate with global category leaders to align regional execution with global sourcing strategies and commercial frameworks.
• Support customer bids new-product introductions and growth programs with supplier capability cost lead-time capacity and risk information.
• Provide site Procurement teams with clear supplier pricing allocation and implementation guidance so sourcing strategies are executed consistently.
• Work with Finance and internal stakeholders to validate savings maintain project pipelines and report progress against sourcing commitments.
• Develop knowledge of Critical Power products manufacturing processes and supplier capabilities through visits to Flex and supplier locations.

The experience were looking to add to our team:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering Finance or a related field.
• 710 years of strategic sourcing category management procurement or supplier-management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience sourcing electrical electromechanical or technically engineered components.
• Experience in an engineered-to-order project-based switchgear power-distribution data-center industrial-electrical or adjacent manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Proven expertise in category strategy supplier development cost management and contract negotiation including complex supply agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable cost reductions supplier-performance improvements and supply-risk mitigation.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations including supplier quality new-product introduction planning logistics procurement execution and contract management.
• Experience working across multiple manufacturing sites business units ERP systems or acquired companies is preferred.
• Strong analytical capabilities including spend analysis cost modeling supplier benchmarking and savings tracking.
• Advanced communication and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to influence Engineering Product Management Operations Finance Procurement and senior leadership without direct authority.
• Ability to work effectively in an evolving organization where category scope processes data and governance are still being developed.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI SAP or similar ERP and analytics platforms is preferred.
• Willingness to travel to Flex sites and supplier locations as business needs require.

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What youll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Is Sponsorship Available

Crown is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit qualifications and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age race religion color sex national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability pregnancy status or any other status protected by law. Were happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and well discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Crown you must complete the application process first).