Sourcing Manager

Victaulic • Easton, PA

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About The Position

Victaulic is a leader in pipe joining solutions, with over 5,500 employees involved in some of the most prestigious construction projects worldwide. From the Hoover Dam to Bird’s Nest National Olympic Stadium in Beijing, Victaulic is there—increasing stability and sustainability wherever we go. While working for a fast-growing global leader is attractive, most Victaulic employees feel our best attributes are what we do for our people. This means doing things like building from within, sticking to our word, taking care of each other, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. This blend of extraordinary opportunity and genuine caring is why so many people choose to build their lives and careers with us.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive global strategic sourcing experience, with manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years of people management experience
• Proven track record of delivering significant cost savings/supply assurance initiatives at the portfolio level (multi-category)
• Comfortable serving as the escalation point for complex negotiation and supplier management
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain executive-level supplier relationships
• Proven success setting team objectives, performance metrics, and targets for sourcing initiatives — and holding a team accountable for results
• Demonstrated talent development capabilities, including coaching, performance management, succession planning, and recruiting
• Strong business acumen with experience contributing to business planning and budget processes
• Proven ability to drive organizational change and process improvements at a functional level
• Track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from strategy through implementation
• Participated in the establishment of sourcing best practices, tools, and methodologies that scale across a team
• Executive presence and strategic communication skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and the executive team
• Strong understanding of sourcing policies, ethical standards, and compliance requirements

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 4-6 direct reports comprised of sourcing professionals, who develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for business unit or commodity groups
• Set team objectives, performance metrics, and targets for sourcing initiatives (e.g. cost savings, supplier assurance, etc)
• Build and maintain executive-level supplier relationships
• Drive organizational change and process improvements
• Participate in business planning and budget processes
• Ensure compliance with sourcing policies and ethical standards
• Develop talent through coaching, performance management, and succession planning
• Collaborate with other departments on strategic initiatives, such as S&OP, capital planning, and executive reviews

Benefits

• Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process).

What This Job Offers

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