Lead Sourcing Specialist

Springs Window Fashions•Middleton, WI

23h

About The Position

Purchase commodities for direct material in support of Springs Window Fashions operations, at the most competitive cost, best possible quality and most-timely delivery. Reports into the Global Commodity Manager, and will support the execution of sourcing initiatives for an annual spend of approximately $50M or greater. Locate, establish, and maintain relationships of the highest degree of integrity with all suppliers. Secure on-time delivery of all products. Negotiate and reconfirm terms & conditions; including warranty, price, discount, warehousing, and delivery. Drive the best global supply of commodities; including identifying opportunities, utilizing cross-functional resources to implement projects through six sigma rigor, and speed in execution. Use e-commerce tools to execute auctions and expedite project implementation. Participate in team activities on a strategic level in finding global opportunities, qualifying new sources, creating strategic supplier relationships, and improving sourcing processes

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical competency, minimum in a business/industrial related field.
3 - 5 years sourcing/procurement related experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Experience interacting with cross functional team including engineering, quality, materials, logistics, sales & marketing.
Demonstrated supplier management skills and negotiation experience.
Project management experience
Strong analytical and quantitative abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Microsoft Project.
Willingness to travel
Demonstrated leadership
Ability to influence and work on a team
Experience in manufacturing and material buying activities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills
Demonstrated problem resolution and crisis management
Self-motivated with business perspective
Accomplishments which reflect teamwork, integrity, accountability and speed

Nice To Haves

Preferred MBA
Six sigma certification preferred
C.P.M. or C.P.I.M. certification a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with and/or on some levels lead the development of commercial agreements or spot purchases required to support business partners and manufacturing sites.
Assist with and on some levels lead the development of strategic sourcing strategies and plans.
Ensure that negotiated agreements are implemented, and terms and conditions are being met.
Aggressively pursue and create competitive purchase environment by constantly seeking alternate supply scenarios.
Define and develop appropriate cross-functional relationships with the Business’s Supply Chain, and other functions.
Establish and maintain business relationships with the appropriate management of key suppliers.
Develop Low Cost Country sourcing opportunities.
Resolve process or supplier related issues as escalated from the Businesses where the tactical teams need support.
Maintain knowledge of suppliers and relevant market developments such as Mergers & Acquisitions, financial status, and changes in key personnel.
Responsible for the execution of commodity strategy projects and initiatives as assigned.
Accountability to provide analytical support in commercial negotiations and supplier selections within assigned commodities.
Lead and support cross-business synergy efforts for assigned projects.
Develops a pipeline of cost savings projects for sustainable year over year productivity, or cost down.
Participate and coordinate sourcing activities in design changes (ECN) and New Product Development (NPD)
Work with Engineering, Quality and testing to prioritize sourcing activities
Recruit, maintain and manage world-class suppliers with focus on total cost of ownership improvements while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct
Proactively and routinely drives spend analysis activities identifying strategic sourcing opportunities within assigned commodities and throughout the supply chain environment where applicable
Reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, terms/conditions, and acceptability of items to specifications
Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future industry trends in pricing and availability that will impact the business
Effective technical and analytical skills
Initiative to challenge inefficiencies, process deviations, and strategy deviations.
Utilization of data analysis skills to effectively identify value opportunities.
Challenge status quo through managed approach and sophistication.
Initiative to seek professional development, continuous learning