Sourcing Leader

Job Description

The Sourcing Leader is responsible for managing supplier relationships, supporting operations and business units, and the overall development and implementation of sourcing strategies that align with the Senior Flexonics’s objectives. The Sourcing Leader will report directly to the purchasing manager. They will utilize the ERP system to manage pricing, supplier selection, invoice receipts, and align with Accounts Payable.

KEY RESULT AREAS

1. Direct Purchasing
   • Peform day to day purchasing activities as they relate to sourcing of direct material.
   • Manage communication with the supply base, buyers, and the production planners.
2. Project Management
   • Demonstrate project management skills in overseeing RFQs, project deliverables, and timelines aligned with business unit objectives.
3. Teamwork
   • Develop relationships with internal colleagues and external supply base, to ensure business continuity of material delivery.
   • Participate in program meetings and provide information critical to the success of launch and/or securing of new business.
4. Supplier Management
   • Manage supplier performance by conducting regular business reviews, monitoring key metrics, deliver scorecards, and continuously evaluating and improving the overall supply base.
5. Sourcing Experience
   • Perform global sourcing to identify raw material and component suppliers, leveraging sourcing expertise to evaluate total cost in supplier selection.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Business, operations, management, or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years plus of experience (direct material sourcing preferred).
• MRP/ERP Systems
• Procurement/commodity management

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Technical Skills
  • Lean manufacturing concepts
  • MRP/ERP systems
  • Organizations skills
• Functional Competencies
  • Communication
  • Job knowledge
  • Versatility
• Business Competencies
  • Build – once mindset
  • Customer 1st mindset
  • Results orientation
  • Problem solving
  • Strategic thinking

Additional Information

The expected salary range for this position is $95-105K per year. Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, Dependent Care FS, HSA or FSA, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (vacation, PTO, and holidays), short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), Identity Theft Protection, ARAG. Benefits eligibility and details may vary based on position, employment status, and location.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This position does not offer H-1B visa sponsorship.

Access to our facility (and therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents of the United States, and properly licensed foreign persons.

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor