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Strategic Sourcing Leader

barrywehmiller
Baltimore, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026
About Us: BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Job Description: The Strategic Sourcing Leader will oversee and support assigned categories and supply chain operations to ensure timely customer order fulfillment and optimize working capital, while leading multiple productivity and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Partner cross functionally to manage, develop, lead, and track productivity project deliverables to ensure timely implementation. Execute cost reduction strategies and projects through supplier relationship management, driving supply chain team member collaboration across divisions, leveraging analytics tools, and establishing best-in-class sourcing strategies. Collaborate on and execute commodity strategies in consideration of engineer requirements, cost reduction targets, cost avoidance opportunities, and product requirements. Plan, manage and coordinate all activities related to the sourcing of necessary materials and supplies needed to meet platform requirements for production and new product development. Initiate and participate in events to identify and implement process improvements, including process checks to ensure daily standard work is being completed and meeting business needs of on-time, quality, and cost. Implement supply chain tools and processes that continuously drive out non-value activity for the supply chain team, internal/external customers, and suppliers. Continuously find ways to move from tactical type activities to strategic activities. Analyze supply chain data and performance in order to drive solutions and actions required to meet or exceed targets. Coach, train, and develop cross functional team members to ensure facility, department, and product management goals are aligned. Perform other duties as assigned. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or relevant experience commensurate with the role. A minimum of 10 years of progressive supply chain responsibility. Control Panel, Electronics, and/or mechanical procurement or sourcing experience is a plus. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Knowledge of ERP system. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Ability to travel up to 50% to sites and/or suppliers. COMPETENCIES: Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Resourcefulness - Adapts to changing circumstances and priorities; effectively copes with unexpected interruptions, delays, and demands. Action-Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Directs Work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about occasionally Lift, move or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards Travel by air or car up to 50% The approximate pay range for this position is $96,500 – 120,000 annually. Please note that the pay range is a good-faith estimate at the time of posting and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and geographic location. Our complete benefits package includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401k plan with company match. #LI-JS1 At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. Company: BW Papersystems Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world-class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world. 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