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    Career Transitions Houston, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Strategic Sourcing Manager

    Full Time

    Houston, TX

    *Relocation Support Considered

    Contact Desmond Nugent for more information.

    Career Transitions is supporting a Houston, TX based client who is a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to delivering high-quality products to our customers. The company prides itself on a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in all aspects of the operations who is adding a Strategic Sourcing Manager to their team.

    The On-Site six figure Strategic Sourcing Manager plays a crucial role in optimizing our sourcing processes and driving value engineering initiatives to enhance the competitiveness of our products in the market. The ideal candidate has a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and project management, with a proven track record of implementing successful VA/VE initiatives.

    What you are doing as a Strategic Sourcing Manager:

    • Lead workshops to identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement, and performance enhancement across product lines.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to implement VA/VE recommendations effectively.
    • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product designs, materials, and manufacturing processes while maintaining product integrity and customer satisfaction.
    • Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on cost, quality, capacity, and capability to support VA/VE objectives.
    • Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve cost savings and performance improvements while ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
    • Monitor supplier performance metrics, including quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness, to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
    • Address supplier issues and challenges proactively, working closely with internal stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
    • Conduct regular supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and quality standards.
    • Analyze cost drivers and trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction and value enhancement.
    • Prepare and present regular reports and presentations to senior management, highlighting the impact of VA/VE initiatives on the company's bottom line and competitive position.

    What you need as Strategic Sourcing Manager:

    • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field is required.
    • Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with a focus on value analysis/engineering.
    • Proven track record of successfully leading VA/VE initiatives and achieving significant cost savings and performance improvements.
    • Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data and identify opportunities for improvement.
    • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
    • Project management experience, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive cross-functional collaboration.
    • Knowledge of quality management systems, lean manufacturing principles, and supplier development methodologies.
    • Ability to travel 25% plus in your first year to customer sites.
    • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and ERP systems; experience with supply chain management software is a plus.
    Send resume to Desmond Nugent

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    Career Transitions is a leading recruiting agency that specializes in helping employers find their next critical hire and job seekers find their dream job. Our team of experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding you the perfect match for your open position or helping you find the right job for your skills and interests. We offer a variety of services, including:

    • Recruitment: We match talent with open jobs.
    • Contract staffing: We place technical and exempt professionals in temporary or contract assignments that can become full-time positions.
    • Outplacement: We provide terminated or laid off employees with tools to be competitive in the job market.
    • Career management: We help you develop your career and reach your goals to be the next leader.

    Career Transitions is committed to providing you with a high-quality talent acquisition experience. Our diverse candidate database and extensive recruiting experience reflects our commitment to match qualified candidates to employers' open positions. We work diligently to ensure that you receive efficient and effective services. We specialize in connecting employers with qualified technical and exempt professionals in many fields, ranging from accounting and finance to engineering and technology, and human resources to sales and marketing.

    We are also dedicated to upholding the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), IS&G, and ESG initiatives with our customer. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide support for veterans and people with disabilities. Choose Career Transitions contingency, retained, or contract talent acquisition services to find your next hire or dream job.

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