Project Buyer - Strategic Sourcing

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.•Fitchburg, WI

16h

About The Position

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove is a longstanding, family-owned manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances. Project Buyers on the Supply Chain team partner with new product development teams to help bring innovative products to market, delivering value to customers and profitability to the organization. The role offers opportunities for growth and development toward leadership or technical expertise. The Project Buyer leads supply-chain activities for new product development, aligns suppliers with company objectives, manages supplier relationships and development, and negotiates contractual agreements to protect the company’s interests. The role works with cross-functional NPD teams and the broader Supply Chain organization, including Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Import-Export, Transportation, and Operations. Some travel, including international travel, is required (10–20%). Employment is contingent on completing a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check after a conditional offer. A negative test result is required; testing is conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
8 or more years of supply chain experience.
Intermediate project-management experience.
Excellent customer-service and computer skills.
Ability to read blueprints.
Strong interpersonal and organizational savvy.
Creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving ability.
Advanced knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods and processes.
Some travel is required (10–20%), including international travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
CPSM or CPM certification.
SAP experience.
Buying experience in the manufacturing industry.
Six Sigma and Lean training.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to NPD teams in supplier qualification, project management and product implementation, supplier performance, product reliability and warranty, and total cost management.
Communicate the company’s business requirements and objectives to the NPD supply chain so suppliers are aligned for success.
Assess the NPD supply chain for misalignment with business objectives and lead supplier-development strategies to realign it as needed.
Compose and execute contractual NPD agreements that minimize company risk, and conduct ongoing negotiations and actions to protect the company’s interests throughout the contract term.
Lead Supply Chain activities as part of a cross-functional NPD team.
Communicate concise updates, assessments, and recommendations from the NPD team to Corporate Management.
Collaborate with the Sub-Zero Group Supply Chain team, including Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Import-Export, Transportation, and Operations, to optimize the NPD business.
Lead or assist with sourcing NPD suppliers to optimize the company’s strategic business alliances.