Strategic Sourcing Engineer - Kansas City, United States - DSJ Global

Description

Job Description

Job Description
Are you seeking a fresh challenge within a well-established manufacturing team known for its success? Are you a resourceful sourcing professional, adept at navigating projects alongside both internal and external partners to achieve fruitful outcomes? Do you excel in an environment that values your innate curiosity and proactive approach to identifying opportunities and embracing change? If this sounds like you, then the Strategic Sourcing position could be your next career move


Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Sourcing alongside two Strategic Sourcing Specialists, this role offers an opportunity for a driven individual with a keen eye for detail and a desire to advance in a dynamic sourcing setting.

You'll collaborate closely with the Supply Chain team, as well as departments like Distribution, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, and Manufacturing Operations, to shape sourcing strategies, negotiate with key suppliers, and procure essential commodities.

Additionally, you'll play a pivotal role in product development and value analysis/engineering efforts, facilitating the creation and implementation of category and sourcing strategies aligned with overarching business objectives.

Responsibilities:
Restructuring and enhancing supply chain operations.

Identifying, selecting, vetting, and cultivating strategic alliances with suppliers in line with both internal and external customer requirements and strategic vision.

Assessing suppliers' capabilities across various dimensions including quality, technology, service, cost-effectiveness, capacity, financial stability, adaptability, and dedication.
Negotiating optimal pricing and terms while establishing clear expectations during partner on boarding.
Executing comprehensive master purchase agreements.
Formulating sourcing strategies and broader supply chain blueprints within specific categories. Leading sourcing projects as the project head, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project roll out.

Engaging early in product development initiatives, coordinating with Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing, Finance, and Sales to advocate for the sourcing function and ensure timely material procurement.

Maintaining close collaboration with the procurement team (Buyer/Planners, Purchasing Manager) to provide pertinent information on cost, sourcing details, lead times, and other relevant factors for the production environment.

Partnering with Supplier Development and Supplier Quality Engineering to uphold supplier performance standards and meet DDPM (Delivery, Development, Performance, and Management) objectives through effective sourcing strategies.

Collaborate with Procurement, Supplier Development, and Supplier Quality Engineering to oversee and enhance supplier performance metrics such as cost, quality, delivery, and customer service.

Partner with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Customers, and Suppliers to drive identified Value Engineering initiatives.
Spearhead and advocate for intricate make versus buy projects, leveraging a strategic approach.
Assist the VA/VE leader by taking ownership of and resolving more intricate technical VA/VE projects.
Lead initiatives aimed at advancing the digitization of the supply chain.


Requirements:

BS degree in Engineering is required; Nevertheless, for candidates possessing a 4-year degree in supply chain or a related field, coupled with an engineering-oriented mindset and a proven track record of effectively tackling intricate challenges, exceptions may be considered.

ERP/MRP system knowledge
3+ years in strategic procurement
Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit

If you are looking for a culture driven manufacturing firm with multiple growth opportunities, apply below
Company DescriptionDSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.
Working across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.

With offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market.

Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure.

We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.

We believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit.

Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available.

We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.

Our service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.

Company Description

DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.

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Working across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.\r

With offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market.

Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure.

We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.\r
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We believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit.

Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available.

We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.

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Our service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.