Strategic Sourcing Leader

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Strategic Sourcing Leader. As a Strategic Sourcing Leader, you will be responsible for analyzing the end-to-end process of procurement practices, including global economic factors, in-company manufacturing capabilities, and market risks, to identify and implement strategic solutions to optimize the process. You will drive transformational change to enhance sourcing strategies and cost-effectiveness. This role will drive transformational change to improve sourcing strategies and cost-effectiveness. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, lead a dedicated team, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the success of our organization. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the success of our organization. If you are a progressive, results-oriented, roll-up your sleeves person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, please submit your name and credentials for further consideration.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing team
• Identify areas for improvement, implement strategic solutions, and drive transformational change to enhance sourcing strategies and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze current procurement processes, identifying inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Develop recommendations aligned with global category strategies to optimize profitability and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights, align objectives, and implement best practices.
• Develop and manage measurement systems to track project progress.
• Implement a structured review process for sourced materials, ensuring alignment with market conditions and corporate strategies.
• Conduct in-depth profitability analysis by region, market, and product to identify trends and opportunities for cost improvements.
• Monitor global commodity fluctuations and assess their impact on sourcing strategies, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within costing processes, leveraging data analytics to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support global cost strategies, pricing strategies, and business growth.
• Perform duties as assigned by leadership in accordance with the Company Values and Code of Ethics.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, process engineering, or other relevant business positions within an industrial B2B environment, with international supply chain experience preferred.
• Strong ability to analyze processes and data to make strategic recommendations.
• Ability to link strategy to actionable initiatives, possess strong negotiating and influencing skills and have the change management expertise to lead teams through process changes.
• Experience in successfully managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) with the capacity to learn and adapt to new software. Experience with Salesforce, Power BI, and JBA is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and maintain a detail-oriented, structured approach to achieving planned outcomes.
• Awareness of technological advancements and willingness to learn new tools and processes.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Strong understanding of procurement methodologies, best practices, and industry standards. Knowledge of international taxes and tariffs is preferred.
• Basic understanding of contracts, quality clauses, and terms and conditions commonly used in business.
• Ability to understand spring terminology and design, and to read drawings and specifications to effectively convey material and quality requirements to suppliers.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Analytics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of relevant experience and education accepted

Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject

Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) with the capacity to learn and adapt to new software. Experience with Salesforce, Power BI, and JBA is preferred. (required)
1 years: Prior Experience in successfully managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. (preferred)
5 years: Prior experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, process engineering, or other relevant business positions within an industrial B2B environment with an international supply chain (required)

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