Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager

What’s in it for you?

Gorilla Glue has been recognized as a top place to work for 15 years in a row, thanks to our commitment to creating a supportive and engaged workplace culture. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and other perks and incentives to ensure our employees feel valued and supported.

Joining the Gorilla Glue family means being part of a team passionate about building strong brands and promoting a culture of excellence. As an employee, you'll be able to help create high-quality products and build brands that people love. Join us in an inspiring workplace where you can belong, grow, and make a difference.

Summary Description:

This position includes the research and evaluation of new sources of supply for the purchase of existing and newly developed products/materials. This includes the review of suppliers’ quotes and service information, placing purchase orders, managing returns, and ensuring PO terms are met. The position requires constant coordination with the Research & Development and Brand Management functions of the company. In addition, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will be required to maintain purchase orders and inbound supply on newly launched or strategic products/materials for daily operations and CapEx projects.

What will your day look like?

• Identification / Qualification of New Sources of Supply
• Works in conjunction with R&D and Quality resources for new products.
• Jointly responsible for vendor audit and qualification (business risk assessment).
• Responsible for commercial terms negotiation regarding new supply contract.
• Key contact point for vendor regarding supply issues during first year of product launch.
• Identifies and evaluates alternate sources of supply for existing product/materials.
• Vendor Negotiations
• Develops and implements negotiations strategy for annual contract review across vendor base.
• Coordinates with Quality regarding resolution of any supply issues, including product non-conformance and on time delivery performance.
• Inventory Strategy and Tactical Procurement
• Partners with S&OP team in development of stocking strategies regarding new purchased products/materials.
• Owns communication and implementation of stocking strategy with outside vendor:
• Lead time reduction
• VMI strategies
• Vendor forecast
• Responsible for tactical procurement of product/materials during initial 6-12months following launch.
• Includes responsibility for successful transition to Tactical Buyer at the end of this period.
• Responsible for ongoing tactical procurement of key, strategic commodities.
• Communicate
• Cross functional communication is key for success in this role.
• Requires effective communication in a team environment.
  

Internal customers include: R&D, Marketing, Quality, Engineering, S&OP, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance

Qualifications

What will you bring to the table?

• Adaptability
• Analysis
• Building Partnerships
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Needs Orientation
• Negotiation Skills
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Building
• Research
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning
  
  

Education:

• BA or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience:

• 10 years progressive experience in Purchasing, Sourcing, or Supply Chain
• Microsoft Suite
• APICS Certification a plus
  
  

Specific Skills:

• Must possess excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Should be goal oriented, confident, outgoing, and able to work well under pressure.
• Expected to succeed within a competitive environment.
• Demonstrate good judgment.
• Critical thinking regarding finance and job costing
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to work independently and demonstrate effective initiative.
  
  

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds of material, boxes, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten and or typed material and must have the ability to focus.

Company Values:

Adhere to The Gorilla Glue Company’s Core Values that ensure everyone works together to exceed expectations.

• Have fun, be passionate and show it!
• Act with integrity and respect in all relationships.
• Communicate openly and appreciate the effort of others.
• Embrace knowledge, growth and change.
• Strive for excellence in what we do every day!
  
  

Are you ready to join one of Cincinnati’s Top Workplaces? Our employees love working here because of our environment, which is driven by our company mission and core values. If you have the right qualifications and thrive in a fun and fast-paced environment, we have a great opportunity for you to grow with us!