Strategic Sourcing Manager

ITW•De Witt, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Manager for Magnaflux, a division of ITW, is a senior functional leader responsible for strategic sourcing, supply chain cost improvement, and supplier accountability. The position supports the division’s growth and profitability goals and serves on the operational management team, providing supply chain vision and partnering across the business and with ITW to pursue strategic leverage and economies of scale. The role covers manufacturing operations at the DeWitt, Iowa facility and divisional operations, including more than $65 million in equipment and blended chemical sales and total divisional operations of $100 million. The manager will develop a high-performing supply chain and sourcing team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Magnaflux designs, manufactures, and sells nondestructive testing systems and products for markets including aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, and energy. The company describes its workplace as engaging and offers opportunities for personal and career development. The role requires domestic and international travel, expected to be 10–20%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, a technical field, or engineering.
At least 10 years of in-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing, supply chain operations, and capital equipment manufacturing in a global environment.
At least 5 years of management experience.
Strong record of driving operational improvements to support business strategy.
Proven record of implementing lean manufacturing practices.
Deep experience in negotiation, procurement, contract law, MRP, Lean manufacturing techniques, and presentations.
Experience with Kanban, vendor-managed inventory, and pull systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Experience with ERP systems and strong data analytics skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and drive a diverse team and build and leverage relationships across the organization.
Expert negotiation skills.
Self-motivation, a results-oriented approach, and a record of setting ambitious personal and team goals.
Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to hire, develop, and retain a diverse talent pipeline.
Ability to facilitate and drive change within the department and organization.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required; expected travel is 10–20%.

Nice To Haves

Advanced technical and/or business-related degree, such as an MBA.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day supply chain operations at the DeWitt, Iowa facility, including purchasing raw materials, parts, equipment, and supplies and preparing and submitting purchase orders.
Lead strategic sourcing for the Magnaflux Division and represent the division on the ITW Test & Measurement and Electronics Sourcing Leadership Team.
Align supply chain strategy, practices, and initiatives with business-unit objectives and growth and profitability strategies.
Lead the transition from a transactional purchasing department to a strategic sourcing organization.
Identify and execute sourcing initiatives that leverage purchasing scale, manage supply chain risk, enhance profitability, and improve global competitiveness.
Manage and negotiate supplier qualification and selection to meet quality, continuity, delivery, technology, and commercial requirements.
Develop and implement plans that leverage Magnaflux and ITW globally to achieve economies of scale, economic value, and business growth.
Lead complex and critical negotiations.
Assess major suppliers’ contractual performance, initiate supplier improvement programs, negotiate contract variations within and outside scope, and enforce contract remedies.
Coach, mentor, and develop talent; build a diverse, high-performing supply chain and sourcing organization.
Travel to suppliers and other ITW and Magnaflux locations as necessary.
Establish departmental goals, objectives, budgets, and operating procedures.
Perform other required duties as assigned.