Vertical Sourcing Leader

Gexpro Services•Irving, TX

8h•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Vertical Sourcing Leader – Transportation develops and drives the global commodity strategy for Hardware, Machined and Fabricated Components, Mechanicals, and Electrical commodities. The role collaborates with Sourcing Management, Commodity Leaders, Supplier Development, and regional Buyers to execute strategy and improve sales revenue, profitability, risk mitigation, supplier development, and supplier management. The position’s commodity strategy covers annual volume of approximately $30 million.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, or procurement.
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent work experience.
Efficient PC use, including strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills and the ability to communicate via email, telephone, and web-based presentations.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to partner with local leadership, sourcing specialists, and commercial leaders to execute commodity strategy.
Strong analytical and reporting skills.
Experience negotiating supplier agreements and implementing and maintaining contract costs.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the commodity strategy for the Transportation vertical.
Drive sourcing initiatives, including cost reduction through best cost country sourcing and vendor rationalization; reducing single-source exposure; improving on-time delivery and quality; developing new suppliers; improving cash flow; and establishing supplier long-term agreements.
Build strategic supplier relationships globally through negotiations, long-term agreements, and new supplier development to achieve cost-out targets and localization requirements.
Improve trade working capital and free cash flow through inventory optimization and extended payment-term negotiations.
Collaborate with DSG Business Units and Acquisitions to identify opportunities to leverage total spend and supplier relationships.
Support the ITO Leader and ITO Sourcing with new program implementation, supplier selection, and alignment of new programs with the overall commodity strategy.
Identify weak sub-commodities and develop new competitive suppliers.
Partner with Technical Sales Engineers to reduce product costs through redesign, new manufacturing methods, or alternate sources.
Work with the purchasing department to resolve fulfillment, cost, or quality escalations.
Manage complex supplier contracts and strategic relationships.
Analyze market conditions and cost drivers, assess their business impact, and proactively communicate findings to procurement and branch field teams to prevent margin erosion.
Build supplier partnerships through site visits, lunch-and-learns, and capabilities overviews.