Global Sourcing and Cost Out Manager

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!

Global Sourcing and Cost Out Manager

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Bradenton, FL (Hybrid)

Base Salary Rate: $125,804.00 - $148,005.00

Job type: Full-time

About This Role

As Global Sourcing and Cost Out Manager at KGS, you will be responsible for all Supply Chain related activities from the supplier selection, component identification, ensuring supply continuity, and ensuring the program schedule is met for all New Product Introduction (NPI) projects within a given business unit. This role is also tasked with generating value, productivity, and achieving financial commitments through the execution of unmatched negotiations and VAVE initiatives across a given business unit’s NPI programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor product availability and identify supply risks or shortages
• Drive sourcing and cost for support overall BU NPI Cost targets
• Take ownership and follow-through on cost, quality, and delivery commitments for a given BU’s NPI cost targets
• Coordinate with Product Mngt to identify critical SKUs per business and drive cost actions
• Identify new VAVE opportunities and program manage with engineering and sourcing team
• Owner of passport process for most cost reduction projects
• Engage with Engineering team to ensure supplier design is cost-effective and easily sourced
• Lead dual-sourcing initiatives to ensure component availability and competition
• Negotiate and award contracts in support of new product launches
• Aligns sourcing decisions with global commodity strategy.
• Develops supply chain plans and quality management measures for new products
• Work with the commodity team for supplier selection and implement sourcing decisions
• Lead continuous improvement and standardization events
• Executes value analysis of new product supply chain operations.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years of experience in Sourcing electronics components, resins, metals in manufacturing environment.
• 5 years of experience in Value engineering projects
• 3 years of experience in program management
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Office, PowerPoint)

Knowledge of Microsoft ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Power BI, JDE (SAP support) systems a plus

Any Fire industry experience is greatly preferred

Electronic sourcing or RFQ experience is desired

Ability to work on complex problems in a nebulous environment

Engage with program team daily and provide solutions to potential risks

Relentless drive to overachieve, outstanding team player, strategic vision with ability to execute

Strategic negotiator with keen ability to develop supplier relationship in support of cost reduction

Strong written and oral communication skills, demonstrating creativity and technical expertise.

Ability to influence, collaborate and work across all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.

High degree of independence

Travel

Compensation And Benefits

Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.

World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety

Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.

Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.