The Sourcing Manager plays a crucial role in maintaining the organization's competitive advantage through effective procurement sourcing processes, and tactical implementation. The Sourcing Manager is responsible for identifying global sources of Nonwovens with a focus on the development of procurement strategies.This role develops, coordinates, and implements procurement programs that focus on value creation through key value drivers: cost, compliance, complexity and consumption, that support the other business stakeholders. This role will work alongside the Director of Procurement to build strong supplier relationships.

Job Requirements:

• Responsible for developing strategic sourcing processes including spend analysis, supply market analysis, negotiations, sourcing strategies, and supplier relationship management.
• Implement and refine sourcing strategies through strong technical/functional knowledge, in support of the business’ short-term and long-term plans
• Maintain the material library through the whole material lifecycle (introduction, maintenance, change, phase-out)
• Supplier evaluation and selection, strategic supplier management (audits, performance reviews, negotiations)
• Analyze market trends, benchmarking, and financial data to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency.
• Works with suppliers and internal team members to qualify new parts.
• Assists in evaluating and driving the qualification process of new suppliers.
• Initiate opportunities for use of existing or related new products to expand the business into new areas.
• Build and strengthen strategic relationships: successfully partner across functions internally and external suppliers to drive results and influence change
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical, economic, and operational factors.
• Works cross-functionally with key business unit stakeholders to drive and execute sourcing strategies based on business requirements and market conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address supplier performance, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through effective negotiation, supplier collaboration, and process improvements.
• Responsible for coordinating with operations, sales, finance, and quality to complete projects and achieve goals within project timeline.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 5-8 years of progressive procurement experience in global procurement/supply chain role in a manufacturing environment.
• 5 years experience in Nonwovens
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, market trends, and emerging technologies.
• Ability to analyze large data sets from various sources
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally by up to 25% to develop, promote, and maintain strategic sourcing relationships.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a self-starter and highly motivated
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated effective leadership and influencing skills and practices
• Ability and willingness to understand and interact with diverse groups and cultures
• Evidence of skills & attributes including effective listening, gathering complete information, ensuring accuracy, problem-solving, negotiating, researching discrepancies, and handling conflict are critical.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet compressed deadlines, and handle frequent interruptions is essential.
• Ability and willingness to respond quickly and appropriately in a dynamic, fast paced work environment and the flexibility to withstand challenging situations

This posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required in this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Midwest Filtration:

Midwest Filtration is a leading filtration solution provider who specializes in customized and engineered nonwoven media for the toughest challenges in both air and liquid filtration. For over 38 years, Midwest Filtration has been serving filtration customers with the widest selection of the nonwoven materials and best-in-class converting services. Operating out of a 180,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, Midwest Filtration has a proven & experienced team, a wide range of capabilities, and one of the broadest ranges of media selection, including the latest new technologies and new materials.

Midwest Filtration carries over 20 million yards of raw material inventory with 500 different types of products. We are partnered with dozens of raw material suppliers globally to bring the best media solution to OEM’s filtration needs. Our team draws on over one hundred years of technical and manufacturing expertise to provide the most cost-effective filtration and media solutions available. We thrive to provide a rapid response and the best customer experience.

Midwest Filtration, LLC. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies.

This role does not offer sponsorship employment benefits and being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. You must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or recent lawful permanent resident to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay types: Exempt

Standard Company Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401K Match (50% of the first 6% of an employee’s payroll contribution)

Company Paid Benefits (at no cost to the employee)

• $25,000 Employee Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,624.00 - $72,758.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• West Chester, OH (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Chester, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person