Sourcing Manager

ANDRITZ AG • Lancaster, OH

32d

About The Position

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Sourcing Manager position will establish and implement the strategic and operational performance of supply chain activity for the Diamond Power Lancaster business, including both direct and indirect spend. Primary focus will be sourcing new suppliers and negotiating pricing. For day-to-day operations, Supply Chain is responsible for gathering requirements, requesting proposals & quotes from potential suppliers, evaluating bids, developing and executing negotiation strategies, issuing purchase orders, managing supplier execution, ensuring on-time delivery and quality, expediting, managing vendor claims, and processing invoices in support of the business. In addition, this position is responsible for developing and directing the procurement strategy with respect to category management, product sourcing, vendor relations, and working with management teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supply chain management, strong customer focus, excellence in leading & developing diverse
teams, developing and executing sourcing and negotiation strategies, and managing the performance of the supply chain through hands on leadership and effective use of key performance indicators for the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10+ years suppler sourcing experience
• 5+ years supply chain management
• Effectively communicate clear goals, plans and training
• Excellent time management and organization skills and ability to lead and influence at all levels of anorganization
• Proven leadership capabilities with ability to lead cross functional teams
• Experience developing key performance indicators to help manage teams and hold team membersaccountable to results
• Ability to prioritize to meet daily, weekly, and long-term requirements and goals
• Excellent analytical abilities
• Excellent computer skills, including advanced Excel skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities in a challenging, fast-paced environment
• Will have major decision making based on suppliers and payment strategies

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and facilitates sourcing products with a team of project managers, engineers, and purchasing agents and purchasing planners
• Develop and direct strategies for category management and product sourcing for both direct and indirectspend
• Maintain timely supply of materials for the manufacturing teams to support planned activities.
• Monitor KPI achievement – quality, on-time delivery and cost savings.
• Oversee the full purchasing cycle from requisition to order fulfillment and payment, including vendor claims toensure external customer satisfaction
• Manage customer relationships internally and externally.
• Manage Supplier relationships
• Responsible for supplier payment strategies
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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