- Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, logistics, or a related field.
- A Master's degree in business or specialization in advanced procurement management will be advantageous.
- 3-5 years' procurement experience in a related industry.
- Must have prior experience with global or regional sourcing processes/decisions. Prior purchasing experience involving spend of more than $20 million is beneficial. Experience sourcing from Asian suppliers is strongly preferred.
- Superb leadership and communication skills.
- Advanced ability to collaborate and negotiate.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
- Willingness to travel to develop, promote, and maintain strategic sourcing relationships.
- Must have demonstrated experience with MRP/ERP/Procurement systems.
- APICS / ISM certification preferred (CPM, CPIM, CPP, CPSM).
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Sourcing Manager - Kentucky, United States - StraussGroup - Executive Search Consultants
Description
THE POSITION
The Global Sourcing Manager leads the Strategic Sourcing efforts for our client's Nicholasville, KY, manufacturing plant. This includes creating cost estimates and forecasts, negotiating cost-effective contracts with key suppliers, and developing new supplier partnerships on a global level. This person interfaces with the supply chain team and helps them perform at a high level.
This role is also a key partner in the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process. He or She uses deep analytics to understand how to best align manufacturing and our suppliers to meet customer sales expectations.
This position reports to the Operations Director and is also a member of the President's Leadership Team. We require someone in this position who is an independent thinker, is collaborative, and who takes the initiative. Someone with the experience to know what needs to be done to maintain a world-class supply chain. Government contracting experience is a plus. Knowledge and experience with global suppliers and low-cost country sourcing are required. An accomplished strategic sourcing manager will be someone whose expertise translates into higher profit margins and a competitive advantage.
QUALIFICATIONS
