Strategic Sourcing Manager

Justrite Safety Group

52d • $120,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will follow and understand manufacturing trends worldwide to target
select regions in the world for production capabilities.
Seek, contact and secure production opportunities at companies within these
regions to provide the lowest landed cost for JSG products into the company
warehouse locations. Operate as the liaison between the U.S. and foreign
sites.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. Degree required with relevant (operations, business) field of study preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience in sourcing
• Ability to comprehend Prints/CAD/Material Spec’s, MAPICS (preferred).
• Experience working in a team environment preferably with a small to medium size company.
• Ability to generate and interpret statistical data.  Proven experience in idea generation and cost reduction.

Nice To Haves

• Inquisitive, detail-oriented with strong quantitative analytical skills and an innovative approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, evaluates, and negotiates with suppliers that offer a competitive advantage to the organization.
• Manages the organization's RFP process and evaluates potential suppliers to ensure that cost, quality, inventory levels, and supply chain operations meet organizational needs.
• Tracks supplier performance and compliance with expectations or contractual terms.
• Identifies duplicated purchases across the organization and leverages bulk purchasing power to negotiate price discounts.
• Ensures that all purchasing activities comply with applicable regulations and guidelines.
• May work in a specialized purchasing area, such as commodities or raw materials.
• Assist with identifying, developing, and qualifying new suppliers in support of the businesses’ global supply chain
• Develop and own strategic matrix of suppliers to identify risks, gaps and opportunities in supply chain
• Support business leadership teams by understanding their product category strategies and identify and create sourcing strategies to achieve business requirements
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify opportunities to reduce cost in the system
• Monitor commodity changes and tariffs to proactively manage impact on business.
• Proactively leverage risk management practices that protect JSG from supply interruptions and other unanticipated risks through due diligence, contract negotiations, and supplier management
• Support operations and product development to ensure contingencies and buy/make/partner are appropriately evaluated and identified.
• Collaborates with Operations, Engineering and Quality teams to develop and maintain quarterly supplier scorecard system
• Create sustainable and consistent processes for strategic sourcing initiatives, RFQ/P, and commodity management
• Work with Legal team to ensure business interests are represented in contracts

Benefits

• Our benefits package at Justrite Safety Group is designed to be the best in the industry, offering everything you need to support your career and personal well-being.
• You’ll receive a competitive salary paired with an extensive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• We provide flexible hours and alternative work arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Your financial future is secure with our 401K plan, complete with a company match, and you’re protected with company-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
• To ensure you’re at your best, we also offer generous paid time off, personal days, and a robust employee wellness program that supports your overall health and happiness.
• At Justrite, our benefits package is designed to help you thrive both in and out of the workplace.

What This Job Offers

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