Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Manager

Husqvarna Construction, part of Husqvarna Group, is a leading manufacturer of innovative equipment and diamond tools within the light construction industry. Our portfolio includes machines, solutions, services and diamond tools made for professionals who work with hard materials like concrete and stone to shape urban environments of tomorrow.

The Sourcing Manager for Husqvarna Construction in Olathe, KS is part of the Sourcing Management Team (SMT) as well as the Site Management Team and contributes to the development and refinement of the sourcing strategy for Husqvarna Construction Division (HCD). They contribute to HCD maximizing its short-, medium-, and long-term profitability and returns to its shareholders. The Sourcing Manager is responsible for driving all sourcing and procurement activities for the local site (Olathe), including, leading and managing the Olathe procurement and SQA team, project sourcing, ensuring procurement compliance and sustainability, coordinating operational sourcing, securing cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability aspects from suppliers. Sourcing is a crucial part of our operations, close collaboration between the sourcing team and the manufacturing operations / logistics department will be key to our success.

Responsibilities

Sourcing Management Team (10%)

• Represent the Olathe team in leadership team within Sourcing.
• Define the long-term strategy together with the Site Management Team to align sourcing activities broader business objectives and ensure effective communication; setting joint targets, aligning sourcing projects while understanding business strategies and demand forecast to proactively drive improvements.
• Define, Plan, execute and track sourcing targets and strategy for the team.

Strategic, Operational and Project Sourcing (60%)

Risk Mitigation : (10%)

People Management : (20%)

Critical Functional Skills & Knowledge

Education & Experience

We offer benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance at date of hire; a 401(k) with matching and no vesting; an employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products; an education assistance program; first-time home buyer assistance; paid parental leave; paid holidays; and paid vacation.

Husqvarna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and termination. Husqvarna prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.