Sourcing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

• Drive strategic sourcing activities for MACtac manufacturing divisions, which include :
• Creation of formal category strategies
• Developing and delivering supply base productivity and total cost reduction
• Managing supply base risk and compliance
• Advising business leadership on procurement strategies

Key Responsibilities

• Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• As the category expert, develop category strategies that include cost breakdowns, market analysis, and a productivity roadmap
• Develop cost reduction plans and lead cross-functional teams through project execution
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms for assigned spend categories
• Develop total cost, "should" cost, and entitlement models for assigned spend categories
• As the expert on industry and market dynamics, advise business leadership on procurement strategies for assigned categories
• Process owner for Supplier Selection Find and manage qualification of new sources to support new products
• Lead, support, or coordinate with manufacturing operations, materials management, and supplier quality regarding supplier performance, inventory initiatives, and supply chain continuous improvement initiatives
• Works closely with marketing and R&D teams
• Lead make / buy analysis and decisions

Duties may also include :

• Fulfill the raw material and / or FNG requirements of the business through inventory planning and purchasing processes
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Sales / Marketing, Customer Service, and / or Logistics regarding special circumstance orders and / or expedites
• Conduct basic vendor part management procedures (part setup / changes, price table maintenance, vendor setup / maintenance, etc.)
• Analyze daily purchase order backlog reports for accuracy, trends, and reorder points
• Track market indexes that represent the main cost drivers for assigned categories, and update the corporate index file monthly
• Prepare and analyze monthly inventory and purchase variance reports
• Issue and track supplier non-conformances and cost recovery

Scope :

• Decision Impact : Paper Category
• Department Responsibility : Sourcing
• Budgetary (P&L) Responsibility : Yes
• Physical Requirements : The person in this position normally works in a manufacturing environment with a significant amount of time spent in the manufacturing facility.

Hearing, eye, and foot protection are mandatory in the manufacturing area.

• Management Responsibilities Level : Mentor / Coach / Leader
• Reports to : VP of Sourcing
• Location : Stow, OH
• Travel : up to 20%
Selection Criteria :
• Education :
• Education :
• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Mgt, or Business
• 7 to 10 years Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience :
• Experience managing LCC suppliers preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be highly motivated, self-directed and self-motivated
• Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism
• Must be familiar with negotiations and constructing formal supply contracts
• Paper, film, resin, or chemical additives category experience required
• Ability to work well in cross-functional teams in both plant and corporate environments
• Strong MS Excel and MS Word skills
• Demonstrated abilities to implement process change improvements and best practices
• CPM or APICS a plus
• Other :
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Relocation Eligible : Ineligible for Relocation

What You'll Love About Us :

• Learning & Development : Tuition assistance is available along with an internal training budget. Get with a hands-on company, in a fast-paced environment where you can have the runway to make a change.
• Rest & Relaxation : 10 paid holidays off per year on top of a generous vacation policy.
• Great company culture : Work for a company that genuinely values work / life balance. We also have a give-back mentality with participation in a variety of community activities & events.
• Prepare for the Future : Competitive 401(k) with company match.

Disclaimers :

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

It is the policy of Mactac that all employees are employed at the will of Mactac for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice.

At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

Disclaimers :

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

It is the policy of Mactac that all employees are employed at the will of Mactac for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice.

At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

We will not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not send agency resumes to our website or to Mactac and affiliated employees.

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