Director, Developmental Sourcing

Pride Mobility Products • Duryea, PA

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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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree