What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Manager position at Strong Hold?
Description
Who Are We?
We build products and relationships that last a lifetime! No really, that’s what we do. We are a successful family business with a long-term record of steady growth, and we are determined to accelerate our trajectory. Our diverse team members who speak 22 languages are passionate about their company and their co-workers.
Check out our website at www.strong-hold.com.
We Are Not
The Sourcing Manager leads strategic sourcing to ensure reliable, cost-effective supply chains that fuel production and profitability. You’ll manage a team of buyers, negotiate contracts, drive savings, and mitigate risks in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Who Are We?
We build products and relationships that last a lifetime! No really, that’s what we do. We are a successful family business with a long-term record of steady growth, and we are determined to accelerate our trajectory. Our diverse team members who speak 22 languages are passionate about their company and their co-workers.
Check out our website at www.strong-hold.com.
We Are Not
- Fancy – as manufacturers we believe practical, clean facilities are required to make quality products and retain the best team.
- Transactional - we have long-term relationships with our team members and most valuable customers.
- Satisfied - we celebrate achievement, then set our sights on new goals.
The Sourcing Manager leads strategic sourcing to ensure reliable, cost-effective supply chains that fuel production and profitability. You’ll manage a team of buyers, negotiate contracts, drive savings, and mitigate risks in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Coach and develop a team of buyers; oversee daily operations and performance.
- Supply Assurance: Guarantee raw materials and finished goods availability to meet production schedules.
- Cost Optimization: Analyze vendor pricing and lead initiatives to achieve annual savings targets, including programs to offset wage inflation.
- Vendor Management: Maintain scorecards, enforce contract terms, and cultivate strategic partnerships.
- Contract Negotiation: Secure favorable terms with new suppliers and refresh agreements with existing ones.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, production, and quality teams to source innovative materials and components.
- Market Intelligence: Monitor supply-chain trends, commodity fluctuations, and risks to proactively adjust strategies.
- Process Excellence: Design and audit ERP workflows to ensure compliance and efficiency. Understands changes and fluctuations in the supply chain through market analysis and research that can impact the cost and/or production.
- 7 years’ experience of sourcing and procuring in a manufacturing environment.
- 2-4 years of management experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline.
- MBA or the equivalent experience
- Experience and/or knowledge of TPS and other lean tools
- We value our team members and believe in providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including:
- Competitive wage with annual increases and a performance-based annual bonus.
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health, dental, & vision, insurance coverage
- Company paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance coverage
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal days
