Manager Sourcing

The Manager Sourcing is a first-level manager who leads a team by overseeing the planning, staffing, and day-to-day operations of the Sourcing function. This role will be responsible for ensuring assigned areas operate in a cost effective and efficient manner to achieve defined business objectives and goals.

Duties And Responsibilities Of The Position

• Provide direction to team according to established policies and management guidance.
• Oversee day-to-day work schedules and plans.
• Review relevant factors to analyze situations and resolve issues.
• Work with senior management to plan and develop / control budgets to ensure cost-effective operations to deliver high quality products to customers.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment, or supplies to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Manage supplier relations and contract compliance while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
• Responsible for achieving defined business objectives and contributes to department KPIs.
• Conduct forecasting for raw material cost and consumption.
• Continuously analyze market and delivery conditions to ensure present and future material availability.
• Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, and Product Development to develop product specifications and source substitute and new materials.
• May handle complex problems pertaining to sourcing, purchasing, suppliers, inventory, claims, and customer relations.
• Actively involved in sourcing invectives and provide support to resolving problems.
• Work towards achieving sourcing sales and margin objectives.
• Visit suppliers and manufacturing plants to ensure product quality and service.
• Perform other duties as needed.
  
  

Required Experience And Education

• Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 6-8 years relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 1-3 years of management experience.
  
  

Competencies

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
• Focused on and responsible for their team's productivity and collective impact.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.
• This employee will be responsible for direct reports.
• This position may require some travel.
  
  

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