MANAGER SOURCING

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Job Objective: The Sourcing Manager, Finished Goods is an individual-contributor procurement professional responsible for managing sourcing strategy and supplier relationships for the Finished Goods category. This role drives cost-effective, high-quality outcomes through contract negotiation, sourcing and market analytics, and strong internal and supplier relationships, ensuring the category achieves defined business objectives and goals.    Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:  •    Own the sourcing strategy and supplier base for the Finished Goods category, in accordance with established policies and business guidance. •    Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, pricing, and terms to secure cost-effective, high-quality outcomes. •    Conduct spend, market, and supplier analytics to inform sourcing decisions and identify cost-savings and risk-mitigation opportunities. •    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. •    Review and develop supplier performance scorecards to monitor quality, delivery, cost, and service levels across the Finished Goods supply base. •    Responsible for achieving defined business objectives and contributes to department KPI’s. •    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 initiatives and provide support to resolving problems.  •    Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, and influence cross-functional partners to align on sourcing strategy and priorities. •    Work towards achieving sourcing sales and margin objectives for the Finished Goods category. •    Visit suppliers and manufacturing plants to ensure product quality and service. •    Perform other duties as needed.    Required Experience and Education:  •    Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.  •    6-8 years’ relevant procurement/sourcing experience or equivalent education and/or experience.  •    Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, sourcing/spend analytics, and supplier relationship management.   Competencies:   •    Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field. •    Strong contracting skills, with the ability to draft, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts and terms of sale. •    Skilled in sourcing and market analytics, using data to drive fact-based decisions, cost savings, and risk mitigation. •    Strong negotiation skills, with a demonstrated track record of achieving favorable outcomes with suppliers. •