Sourcing Manager

Plexus • Neenah, WI

7d

About The Position

The Sourcing Manager identifies materials suitable for corporate contracts within assigned commodity scope and develops and administers contracts that leverage total corporate volume. The role develops supply chain strategies to secure component contracts at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and generates forecast and total purchase reports for management as needed.

The position develops and executes growth strategies for assigned commodities, researches industries and maintains business knowledge of manufacturers, suppliers, and markets. It establishes performance objectives and metrics for the Commodities Group, tracks performance, and reports progress monthly or quarterly as directed. The Sourcing Manager also supports regional sites during critical component escalations and provides guidance on commodity strategy. The role cultivates and maintains regional and global strategic supplier relationships, including with supplier executives, across major component types in the assigned commodities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 6 or more years of related experience is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• Competence in procurement, supply chain, distribution, and logistics.
• Strong experience driving KPIs.
• Demonstrated commodity management expertise.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within an organization.
• Strong data analysis and decision-making capabilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Project management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with 6 or more years of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and execute the forward growth strategy for assigned commodities.
• Conduct industry research and maintain business knowledge of manufacturers, suppliers, and the marketplace.
• Establish performance objectives and associated metrics for the Commodities Group.
• Track performance and report progress monthly or quarterly as directed.
• Support regional sites when critical component escalations arise.
• Provide guidance and support to the organization on commodity strategy.
• Cultivate and maintain regional and global strategic supplier relationships with supplier executives for major component types within assigned commodities.
• Develop and administer contracts that leverage total corporate volume and support component contracts at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership.
• Generate forecast and total purchase reports for management as required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings
• Opportunities for professional development
• Perks to enhance the team member experience

What This Job Offers

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