Sr. Global Sourcing Leader

ASSA ABLOY • Denison, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Establishes and leads cross functional commodity teams to create and implement value optimizing supply strategies for assigned commodity/commodities. Works with project teams to identify sources and negotiate price and delivery for new components. Ultimately responsible for the supply relationship within the assigned commodity/commodities. Travels as required for the successful completion of duties. ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or technical field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years purchasing experience, with a preference towards procurement in a manufacturing environment with a Fortune 500 Company.
• Strong commodity experience within global sourcing
• Proven negotiating skills
• Team Leadership/Management Skills
• Project Leadership experience required.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• International Business Experience required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Advanced presentation and communication skills
• Skilled at effectively interfacing with employees at all levels in the organization.
• Proven ability to provide leadership through influence.
• Able to facilitate dynamic, cross-functional groups
• Strong global citizenship awareness as it relates to culture and customs
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and activities that often have competing priorities
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office computer systems and applications

Nice To Haves

• Advance degree desired.
• A master's degree in business administration (MBA) is a plus
• A Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or other related professional certification, completed or in progress is desired.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt certification, completed or in progress is a plus.
• Experience in supply chain operations and/or management is plus

Responsibilities

• Establishes and leads cross functional commodity teams to create and implement value optimizing supply strategies for assigned commodity/commodities.
• Works with project teams to identify sources and negotiate price and delivery for new components.
• Ultimately responsible for the supply relationship within the assigned commodity/commodities.
• Drives lower costs through regional/global consolidation.
• Develops both long-range strategy and short-term contingency plans.
• Selects & Develops suppliers into strategic partners bringing value & innovation to the supply chain.
• Performs and Manages Competitive bidding process, Make vs Buy analysis.
• Evaluate, measure and report Supplier performance metrics and scorecards.

What This Job Offers

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