Mgr. Global Sourcing

Flexsteel • Dubuque, IA

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About The Position

The Manager of Global Sourcing bridges commodity and component sourcing strategies between suppliers in Asia and manufacturing operations in Mexico. The role develops sourcing strategies for reliable supply of raw materials and components, including foam, plywood, and motors, while mitigating supply-chain risks and aligning cost, quality, lead time, and continuity of supply. It manages strategic supplier relationships, negotiations, supplier performance, and continuous improvement to optimize total cost of ownership, quality, and service levels.

Working cross-functionally with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and SIOP, the position supports new product introduction (NPI), strategic growth initiatives, and successful product launches. It is accountable for supplier quality and on-time delivery across assigned suppliers, setting expectations, monitoring metrics, leading corrective actions and recovery plans, and addressing issues with suppliers and internal teams. The role also evaluates and develops suppliers for innovation and NPI projects, including negotiations, supplier visits, capability assessments, and onboarding. Domestic and international travel is required as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated sourcing experience with global suppliers, particularly in Asia and Mexico.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) programs.

Responsibilities

• Bridge commodity and component sourcing strategies between Asia-based suppliers and Mexico manufacturing operations, aligning cost, quality, lead time, and supply continuity.
• Develop global sourcing strategies for reliable supplies of raw materials and components while mitigating supply-chain risks.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, contract negotiations, supplier performance metrics and scorecards, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and SIOP to support NPI, strategic growth initiatives, and product launches.
• Ensure supplier quality and on-time delivery performance across assigned suppliers.
• Set supplier performance expectations, monitor metrics, lead corrective actions and recovery plans, and resolve issues with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for innovation and NPI projects, including contract negotiations, supplier visits, capability assessments, and onboarding.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required to support supplier development, sourcing initiatives, and project execution.

What This Job Offers

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