Sourcing Lead

Jacuzzi Group•Streamwood, IL

10h•$95,000 - $106,000

About The Position

The Sourcing Lead drives strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier performance for Jacuzzi Bath. The role develops and executes sourcing strategies, negotiates supplier agreements, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and ensures reliable material supply to support business operations and growth. Working with Purchasing, Planning, Operations, Product Management, S&OP, and Demand Planning teams, the Sourcing Lead strengthens supplier partnerships, optimizes procurement processes, and mitigates supply chain risks.

Requirements

At least 5 years of sourcing, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience negotiating supplier pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to support business objectives, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.
Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, contracts, payment terms, lead times, and long-term supply agreements.
Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop new suppliers to support business growth and mitigate supply chain risks.
Maintain supplier relationships and drive accountability for quality, delivery, service, and cost performance.
Conduct market research and analyze industry trends, capacity constraints, and commodity forecasts to identify risks and opportunities.
Support supplier business reviews and performance management, including scorecard development and corrective-action follow-up.
Work with Planning to monitor inventory and demand requirements, ensure material availability, and optimize working capital.
Partner with Planning and Operations to ensure materials support production schedules and customer commitments.
Collaborate with S&OP and Demand Planning to manage long-lead-time materials and supply constraints.
Use Infor LN ERP to track purchase orders, deliveries, inventory status, and supplier performance metrics.
Partner with the Manager, Sourcing and Purchasing on cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives.
Partner with Product Management on new product introductions, strategic supplier sourcing, and launch readiness.
Analyze purchasing data and spending patterns to identify savings opportunities and process improvements.
Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance, procurement efficiency, inventory optimization, and risk reduction.
Develop and implement contingency plans for material shortages, supplier constraints, transportation challenges, and other supply chain risks.
Monitor vendor on-time delivery and lead root cause analysis for delivery failures.
Drive supplier corrective and preventive action plans to improve performance and prevent recurring issues.
Resolve and escalate supplier-related delivery, quality, invoice, and contractual issues.