Director, Developmental Sourcing

Pride Mobility ProductsDuryea, PA
301d

About The Position

Globally develop alternative sourcing while overseeing the Sourcing team to meet overall organizational goals and objectives.

Requirements

  • Must be a team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest.
  • Must have the ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment.
  • Must have a relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement.
  • Must have excellent negotiating and relationship-building skills.
  • Must have excellent analytical, financial planning, and mathematic skills.
  • Must have demonstrated good business judgment.
  • Must have excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must have intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
  • At least 5 years of combined strategic sourcing management and procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • At least 3 years of experience working with international manufacturing suppliers.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or a related field.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future.

Nice To Haves

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Chinese Mandarin/Cantonese and English preferred.
  • Basic working knowledge of Lean Principles and Lean Manufacturing preferred.
  • Intermediate working knowledge of Oracle and/or Agile preferred.
  • Active member of the American Society for Quality (ASQ), demonstrating overall advancement in the Quality field preferred.
  • Advanced skills in advanced production quality planning preferred.
  • Lift/push/pull 25lbs preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the United States-based sourcing team and globally develop alternative sourcing through strategic negotiations, relationship-building, and cost analysis while ensuring quality.
  • Frequent travel to domestic and international contract manufacturers for supplier selection, development and management.
  • Drive strategic supplier selection, development, and management to ensure business strategies are met.
  • Develop new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners and suppliers that meet Pride's established standards and requirements.
  • Coordinate with Research & Development (R&D) and other internal departments to ensure new products and component launches meet or exceed all established timelines.
  • Provide tactical and operational direction to the organization to support cost effective manufacturing strategies.
  • Source finished goods products that strategically align with the company's product portfolio.
  • Analyze, track and make recommendations during the quoting process for all parts and products.
  • Negotiate and manage tooling quotations from OEM partners and new suppliers.
  • Ensure the timely implementation of components transferred to new suppliers to maximize cost savings.
  • Effectively communicate with Executive Leadership and form strong business relationships with all suppliers.
  • Ensure compliance and advocate for Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action placement and utilization goals and hiring benchmarks through non-discriminatory employment practices across your Area of Responsibility (AOR).
  • Staff management including documenting and communicating objectives, positively impacting employee morale, motivating team members, conducting performance appraisals, and appropriately addressing individual or group performance issues.
  • Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management.
  • Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training.
  • Assign, train, and develop staff based on experience and departmental goals.
  • Develop goals and objectives, and measure outcomes to ensure goals are met.
  • Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment.
  • Develop a 'Strong 2nd' for your area of responsibility.
  • Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Industry

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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