Global Sourcing and Cost Out Manager

Kidde Global Solutions • Bradenton, FL

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Global Sourcing and Cost Out Manager at KGS, you will be responsible for all Supply Chain related activities from the supplier selection, component identification, ensuring supply continuity, and ensuring the program schedule is met for all New Product Introduction (NPI) projects within a given business unit. This role is also tasked with generating value, productivity, and achieving financial commitments through the execution of unmatched negotiations and VAVE initiatives across a given business unit’s NPI programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience in Sourcing electronics components, resins, metals in manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience in Value engineering projects
• 3+ years of experience in program management

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Office, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Microsoft ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Power BI, JDE (SAP support) systems a plus
• Any Fire industry experience is greatly preferred
• Electronic sourcing or RFQ experience is desired
• Ability to work on complex problems in a nebulous environment
• Engage with program team daily and provide solutions to potential risks
• Relentless drive to overachieve, outstanding team player, strategic vision with ability to execute
• Strategic negotiator with keen ability to develop supplier relationship in support of cost reduction
• Strong written and oral communication skills, demonstrating creativity and technical expertise.
• Ability to influence, collaborate and work across all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
• High degree of independence
• Travel <25%

Responsibilities

• Monitor product availability and identify supply risks or shortages
• Drive sourcing and cost for support overall BU NPI Cost targets
• Take ownership and follow-through on cost, quality, and delivery commitments for a given BU’s NPI cost targets
• Coordinate with Product Mngt to identify critical SKUs per business and drive cost actions
• Identify new VAVE opportunities and program manage with engineering and sourcing team
• Owner of passport process for most cost reduction projects
• Engage with Engineering team to ensure supplier design is cost-effective and easily sourced
• Lead dual-sourcing initiatives to ensure component availability and competition
• Negotiate and award contracts in support of new product launches
• Aligns sourcing decisions with global commodity strategy.
• Develops supply chain plans and quality management measures for new products
• Work with the commodity team for supplier selection and implement sourcing decisions
• Lead continuous improvement and standardization events
• Executes value analysis of new product supply chain operations.

Benefits

• Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance.
• Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level