Director Of Sourcing Jobs

Develop sourcing strategies, coordinate sourcing activities, manage supplier relationships and support Operational stakeholders.

Manage suppliers to achieve year over year improvement in Quality, Delivery, Service, and Cost.

8+ years experience in leading sourcing efforts for both direct and indirect materials in an Industrial Manufacturing setting

Build KPI dashboards to enhance the speed of decision making, tracking savings and supplier performance.

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business --- MBA is preferred

Strong Collaborator who has the ability to think analytically & strategically

Experience with project management tools such as Asana.

Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a knack for planning and prioritization.

Familiarity with domestic and international regulatory requirements for VMS products.

Experience driving continuous improvements to meet the needs of a high-growth business.

· Provide training and education to internal teams and external partners as needed.

Oversee product development and ingredient sourcing

Cross functional matrix management experience interfacing with engineering/technology, planning and procurement, operations, legal, sales & marketing

Complex and Large Project Management and/or Contract Management Experience

Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management

Experience with SAP, E Sourcing Platforms, Request for Quotation Tools, Project Management Tools

Electronics and EMS category experience and industry knowledge

Build a strong, talented team and effective, efficient org structure aligned to both COE sourcing roles/responsibilities and the HBT business structure

Cross functional matrix management experience interfacing with engineering/technology, planning and procurement, operations, legal, sales & marketing

Complex and Large Project Management and/or Contract Management Experience

Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management

Experience with SAP, E Sourcing Platforms, Request for Quotation Tools, Project Management Tools

Electronics and EMS category experience and industry knowledge

Build a strong, talented team and effective, efficient org structure aligned to both COE sourcing roles/responsibilities and the HBT business structure

Strong negotiation skills and a keen understanding of contract management.

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire teams.

Proficient in project management software and tools.

Lead a team of product managers in various consumer product categories, such as household and pet supplies.

Manage customer-focused product development strategies that align with the company’s mission and profitability goals.

My clients have a fantastic working culture and amazing perks that employees benefit from, such as:

Salary: $180,000 - $240,000 – Dependent on experience.

• Ideally will have experience in the pet industry!!

Animal Health: Director of Product Development and Global Sourcing – New York

Medical, Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance.

As the Director of Product Development and Global Sourcing, you will be responsible for:

Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent experience (Industrial) Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Science preferred.

Manage all aspects of a team of managers and individuals: hiring, retaining, training, performance management, and performance execution.

Develop and grow next level of management in Sourcing.

Proven line management track record in high tech, automotive, medical device, aerospace, process industry or equivalent.

Actively manage pro-active improvement programs at suppliers and their n-tiers (Cost, Cycle Time reduction, Delivery Improvement projects).

Effective communication internal and external on all managerial levels required.

2、Responsible for researching the waste disposal situation of electric core factory in the region;

3、Responsible for researching the shipment of e-waste environmental protection companies in the region;

5、Maintain close business negotiation and order cooperation with the appeal unit;

6、Responsible for related logistics and customs work;

8、Other tasks arranged by the company.

Possess strong organizational and time management skills

Partner with upstream inventory management, merchandising and production teams to align demand and supply planning needs and milestones

Partner with production management teams on supplier agreements, new vendor approval process and production, quality and sustainability metrics

Relationship Management: Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners

People Management: Establish clear direction and provides an empowering and challenging environment that brings out the best in people

Process Management: Can identify and articulate the processes and resources necessary to get things down efficiently and effectively

Experience in Finance is a Plus

Accountability and ownership of responsibilities and proven ability of meeting assigned deadlines

Joining a team and organization with a focus on employee well-being offering hybrid schedules

Tuition and continued education reimbursement

The Director of Strategic Sourcing should have the following qualifications:

Creating and executing fully integrated long-term strategic plans to meet objectives and leveraging spend

Lead team of formulated sourcing personnel to manage new product sourcing, cost down initiatives, and supplier re-alignment

Manage long term demand and capacity planning to ensure supply continuity long term

Work closely with Supply Chain Director to develop vertically managed supply chains for consumable product lines

Manage product transition between suppliers on targeted supply base optimization initiatives

Experience as lead negotiator with proven performance

Experience dealing with formulated suppliers in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States

Experience with category management and multi-step strategic sourcing processes for indirect spend categories

Strong project management skills, including stakeholder, timeline, and meeting management skills; demonstrated excellence in managing internal customers

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Able to connect with team members at all levels of the organization, i.e., plant operations, management, executives

10+ years of professional experience in a well-respected organization, preferably within the healthcare industry

5+ years of strategic sourcing experience managing advanced negotiations

Minimum 10 years of technical strategic sourcing leadership experience, managing at least >$500M in direct material.

***MUST HAVE*** - Specialty Chemical Strategic Sourcing Leadership Experience

Support development & execution of assigned segment sourcing strategy.

Lead complex and critical negotiations.

Bachelor's degree (Chemistry OR Chemical Engineering strongly preferred). Master's degree in Business Admin., Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain.

Proven track record of exerting influence at all levels, including senior executives.

10+ years of experience in Sourcing or Category Management in roles of increasing responsibilities

15+ years in total commercial experience (Sourcing, Category Management, etc.)

Drives process and collaboration across category management to establish strategic cost negotiations for Fuel, Fresh, Wine, and General Merchandise.

Drives development of new capabilities and continuous improvement to maximize cost and vendor funding.

Familiarity and experience with Sustainability initiatives

Strong analytical, financial planning, and budgeting experience

Manage variable pricing models for raw & pack materials in conjunction with Finance.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

Track and manage all Material Supply & Conversion Agreements across the network.

Identify, anticipate, and manage business opportunities/risks within existing/new Agreements.

Lead the strategic sourcing process for existing and new: Raw & Pack component category requirements.

Ensure all existing/future ingredients and package materials are available to support product introductions, renovations, and ongoing production requirements.

Possess strong organizational and time management skills

Partner with upstream inventory management, merchandising and production teams to align demand and supply planning needs and milestones

Partner with production management teams on supplier agreements, new vendor approval process and production, quality and sustainability metrics

Relationship Management: Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners

People Management: Establish clear direction and provides an empowering and challenging environment that brings out the best in people

Process Management: Can identify and articulate the processes and resources necessary to get things down efficiently and effectively

Strong negotiation and vendor management skills, with the capacity to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.

Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop team members.

Safeguard the brand’s margin through effective negotiation and buying margin management.

Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting sourcing performance, cost savings, and other relevant metrics.

Demonstrated ability to achieve cost savings and supplier relationship management.

Supplier Management and Relationship Building:

7+ Years’ experience at a supervisory and management position.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Experience in Life Science industry and/or Reagents commodities management background preferred.

Evaluating Sourcing procedures and presenting improvement strategies to senior management for approval.

Able to analyze, prepare, and deliver presentations to management. Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. SAP knowhow preferred.

Manage supplier on boarding selection process.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Other Requirements

3-5 year experience & advanced knowledge of business intelligence tools & processes including data mining, analyzing, modeling, visualizing.

Outstanding verbal, written communication, and presentation skills with individuals of varying roles and responsibilities cross functionally.

7-10 year experience working in global supply chains and in product based organizations.

3-5 years’ experience using ERP preferably Dynamics 365 & other suite of Microsoft products.

APICS / CPIM / CPSM certification.

Lead team of formulated sourcing personnel to manage new product sourcing, cost down initiatives, and supplier re-alignment

Manage long term demand and capacity planning to ensure supply continuity long term

Work closely with Supply Chain Director to develop vertically managed supply chains for consumable product lines

Manage product transition between suppliers on targeted supply base optimization initiatives

Experience as lead negotiator with proven performance

Experience dealing with formulated suppliers in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States