Sourcing Manager II

Summary:

The Sourcing Manager II is responsible for identifying and qualifying suppliers/products for Indirect categories inclusive of CAPEX, Facilities Services, Facility Mobile Equipment and assigned MRO items utilizing category management methodology. Key aspects of sourcing include understanding of global supplier base and internal needs, conducting supplier/product exploration and qualification, strategic sourcing, price negotiation and contract management, supplier relationship management, conducting appropriate sourcing events to drive cost reduction opportunities, identification and mitigation of supply risks.

Responsibilities:

Developing and executing global category management strategy, and delivering on agreed-upon key metrics to ensure optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance

Generating and managing new project and productivity ideas based on strategic analysis and developing new sources of supply to support short-term and long-term business strategy

Developing, supporting and maintaining specifications and driving supplier corrective action along with Product Management, Technology, Quality and other stakeholders

Participating in business planning and performance workshops with key supplier partners to optimize Supplier Relationship Management

Leading contract negotiations in conjunction with legal and key strategic suppliers to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets

Generating and managing new project and productivity ideas based on strategic analysis

Partnering with global peers to generate global supply strategy and extract maximum value

Managing and developing tracking initiatives related to purchasing activities for metric reporting

Supporting the HarbisonWalker Business System (HBS) including 5S by identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous process improvement as metrics warrant Requirements:

The Sourcing Manager II requires a track record of delivering high impact results and two (2) - four (4) years of professional experience with commodities purchasing including high level negotiation experience within manufacturing, writing contracts and managing categories with a minimum of $50 million annual spend.

B.S. degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Science, or related field

SPSM (Senior Professional in Supply Management) Certification Required

CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) Certification or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) Certification a plus

Requires computer operation skills including, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced PowerPoint expertise

Requires strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Requires strong analytical skills and the ability to assemble and quickly analyze data

Requires knowledge of E Sourcing, contract writing, and project management

Requires strong supplier negotiation skills

Requires strong strategic thinking and business problem solving skills

Requires experience in quantitative analytics

Requires strength in delegation

Requires strong industry-specific knowledge coupled with the ability to manage supplier relationship Physical and Environmental Requirements

Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time sitting, and talking or hearing; 1/3 to 2/3 of time standing, walking, using hands/fingers to handle and/or feel and reaching with hands and arms; less than 1/3 of time climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.

Lifting: Requires lifting up to 10 pounds less than 1/3 of time.

Vision: Requires accurate close, distance and color vision, and the ability to focus.

Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of time in an office setting with very limited exposure; less than 1/3 of time exposed to wet/humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, and extreme heat/cold.

Noise: Requires exposure to moderate noise conditions.