Strategic Sourcing Manager

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC•Okarche, OK

23h•Remote

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is a highly visible position that will develop, coordinate, and manage sourcing plans that will create maximum benefits for the business. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will identify and implement significant cost reduction strategies; while improving quality, delivery and service from our supply base. Nortek Air Solutions (NAS) is the largest manufacturer of custom heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment in North America. Its products include FANWALL TECHNOLOGY®, air handlers, packaged DX, vertical self-contained systems, energy recovery ventilators with integrated heating and cooling systems, coils and more. NAS has five strategically located manufacturing facilities which encompass over 2 million square feet of clean space and 180 sales representative offices. NAS's brands are known for innovation and advanced technology and provide customers with product solutions for every industrial need including commercial air handlers, clean room systems and mission critical technology. NAS's end markets include clean room, data centers, healthcare, education, industrial, and commercial. Nortek Air Solutions builds efficient, dependable and long-lasting heating and cooling systems that create ideal environments for working, living and learning. As the largest manufacturer of custom air handlers in North America, our engineers, designers and representatives work together with our customers to make solutions that keep commercial, healthcare, educational and industrial spaces running all over North America. Our company’s legacy of innovation began in the early 1900s, when our founders made it their mission to bring better heating and cooling solutions to building occupants who needed them most. Today, we are continuing that tradition by using the latest technologies and what we have learned since 1935, in the unification of our companies, brands and people, to help create a better tomorrow, every day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
A minimum of 5 years strategic purchasing experience or equivalent.
Proven success in meeting aggressive cost reduction, supplier negotiation and productivity targets.
Advanced analytical abilities and problem-solving techniques in understanding data collection and the ability to develop intuitive and actionable insights
Thorough knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office software and ERP systems
Travel up to 25%, some international travel.
Must be able to maintain a valid passport.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
MBA Preferred
CPSM and/or APICS certified

Responsibilities

Drive cost-focused strategy for assigned sites and commodities across Nortek Air Solutions
Responsible for sourcing strategy, supply market analysis, supplier capability assessment, supplier recruitment and management, RFQ/P development, analysis of complex data, and managing projects across multiple sites
Participates in assessment and prioritization of strategic sourcing opportunities to achieve business objectives
Lead cross functional product development activities with key suppliers.
Supports performance tracking activities including sourcing savings, contract compliance and other measures
Ensure price controllership via PPV reporting and contract management
Other Ad hoc duties as assigned by manager