Indirect Sourcing Manager ( {{city}})

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelors Degree in business, engineering, supply chain or related field (Technical preferred).

3+ years of indirect strategic sourcing experience

Travel required to various facilities in the company & suppliers is expected, travel anticipated to be 20%.

Strong data analysis and problem solving skills are required in the position

Strong communication and collaboration skills: ability to negotiate complex criteria with vendors, present and debate analysis in a flat organization, and lead change through the ability to influence

Strong background in developing Statement of Work for suppliers and working knowledge of contractual Terms and Conditions

Demonstrated negotiation skills and demonstrated cost-out accomplishment

Position Purpose:

This position will be responsible for developing, executing, and managing corporate procurement initiatives for assigned indirect and services/commodities. The role will perform data analysis to identify new sourcing & other cost optimization opportunities to generate savings for categories managed. The position will work collaboratively with internal departments to facilitate, optimize, and execute the purchase and corporate governance of these spend commodities within the organization. Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

Develop, implement, and manage a strategy to optimize the value of assigned commodities to increase overall EBITDA

Provide forecasting and explanations of various financial metrics such as / but not limited to; PPV, material standards, savings/deflation, inventory turns, material variances, etc

Oversee contract development and administration

Identify and leverage company-wide spend opportunities

Lead supplier selection & recommendation activities including qualitative/quantitative analysis, selection criteria, RFI/RFP development, and bid analysis

Lead implementation activities for commodities with critical impacts to business and internal customers

Monitor compliance with supplier agreements related to responsible commodities

Track appropriate market indices and stay up to date with market trends to ensure that commodity pricing remains competitive in changing market conditions

Negotiate prices, terms, and quality requirements with domestic and international suppliers for assigned commodities

Provide customer service to key company end-users, as well as interfacing with key support groups to resolve issues

Support the procure-to-pay process ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate

Assure preventive and corrective action is taken with suppliers to eliminate causes of actual or potential quality and delivery issues

Liaison between the supply base and other internal departments