Vaupell is a premier global solutions provider for plastics for the Aerospace, Medical and Defense industries, with facilities in the US, China and Europe. Achievement of our long range plants depends on continuous improvement and the engagement of every member of our work force.

At this time, we have a new position open for Global Strategic Sourcing Manager. The newly developed job description follows. This position will be staffed from our Everett, WA location but remote work may be available. Target salary is $150,000.

Position Summary

Will develop and implement global strategic sourcing policies, develop cost reduction strategies for both product and non-product categories, and negotiate cost-effective contracts with key suppliers that span across multiple sites.

Candidate Profile

• The candidate must be experienced, professional self-starter with strong problem solving and analytical skills and a drive to collaborate with stakeholders to achieve significant business results.
• The candidate must have demonstrated skills in negotiating corporate contracts for inventory, capital, MRO and services.
• The candidate will be expected to combine industry and supply chain expertise with knowledge of supply chain business applications. These applications may include ERP, network optimization, cross enterprise collaboration, sourcing and procurement, inventory management, product data management, warehouse management, and transportation management solutions. These applications will be incorporated into Vaupell’s Lean Manufacturing process to develop extended Value Streams for JIT support of customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work closely with Senior Management to create Supply Chain objectives for the company and design a roadmap to achieve those objectives.
• Provide strategic direction to global sites.
• Identify areas of efficiency and cost improvement/control throughout the internal and external Supply Chain.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations, as well as, execute, manage, and administer supplier contracts, SOWs, SLAs, NDAs and any other required supplier agreements.
• Reinforce and champion the idea and culture of continuous improvement and motivate ideas for pipeline improvement projects.
• Lead, coordinate and manage supplier business reviews.
• Lead Supplier Risk Management activities.
• Create, implement and/or drive industry and company supply chain best practices.
• Research and develop new partnerships with Suppliers to support our strategic objectives.
• Support and help lead Vaupell Operating System (VOS) initiatives globally.
• May perform special projects or other duties, as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

• Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations).

Education/Training & Experience

• Bachelor or advanced degree in business, economics, finance, logistics, or in a related field. APICS certification preferred.
• At least four years' procurement experience in a corporate environment.
• Superb leadership and communication skills.
• Advanced ability to collaborate and negotiate.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Experience working in an operational line management position preferably in the plastics, electronic equipment, medical device, aerospace, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Demonstrated capabilities in implementing change within organizations and delivering bottom line results.
• Comfortable working with all levels of an organization.

Experience working with Asian sourcing channels