Strategic Sourcing Manager

Snap-On Tools; Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic sourcing manager to lead their Industrial supply chain strategy. This role involves leveraging supply chain knowledge to implement sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier contracts, and drive significant cost reductions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance and ensure timely material flow. Join a passionate team committed to innovation and excellence in a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters growth. If you are results-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in purchasing organizations with demonstrated skills.
• Proven expertise in supplier performance metrics and cost reduction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Industrial sourcing strategy.
• Negotiate complex supplier and customer contracts effectively.

Skills

Commodity Management

Negotiations

Supplier Management

Project Management

Lean Management

Communication Skills

Education

College Degree

MBA

CPM Certification

Tools

E-commerce Tools

Advanced Shipping Notices (ASNs)

Job description

Overview

This position is onsite at the Corporate Headquarters located in Kenosha, WI.

Who we are:

People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.

This position will leverage supply chain knowledge and material planning expertise to define and help implement the sourcing strategy for the Industrial supply chain. Focus on sourcing processes; establish, track, and enforce supplier performance metrics; and build strong supplier relationships. Generate significant cost reduction through negotiations, supplier consolidation, e-commerce, supplier-managed inventory, etc. Facilitate communication between suppliers and strategic sourcing/procurement to ensure timely and consistent material flow to meet customer delivery timelines and established business unit objectives. Lead category managers of sourced product and service offerings. Collaborate with Snap-on Tools counterparts as necessary to achieve overall organizational goals.

Responsibilities

KEY TASKS

• Develop the Industrial sourcing strategy and support team. Work cross-functionally to deliver value to the operations and sales organizations.

• Establish and manage supplier relationships.

• Fairly negotiate and navigate through complex supplier and customer contracts in order to achieve results.

• Define a repeatable formula for driving supplier performance, including improved on-time delivery, reduced lead times, lower unit cost, and cost-effective supplier-managed inventory programs.

• Create, implement and oversee the supplier scorecard process to ensure established goals are met consistently. Work with under-performing suppliers on recovery plans.

• Segment the supplier spend, develop commodity strategies, and implement specific tactics to deliver significant cost reduction.

• Drive internal and external process improvement and total cost management through use of RCI or lean management skills.

• Drive appropriate use of technology, including Advanced Shipping Notices (ASNs), e-auctions, e-commerce (EDI or other communication/order management tools), etc.

KEY METRICS• Supplier on-time delivery (COT)• Supplier quality• Cost reduction (dollars)• Supplier consolidation (number of suppliers)• Supplier managed inventory

Qualifications

• College degree required. MBA preferred. CPM or other certification preferred.

• 5-10 years experience in purchasing organizations. Demonstrated skills in commodity management, negotiations, agreements, supplier management, etc.

• Proven expertise in supplier performance metrics that will drive improved on-time delivery and reduce total cost of procurement.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively within an organization at all levels.

• Able to negotiate and influence others.

• Able to achieve results with minimal supervision.

• Excellent project management skills to drive initiatives from idea to implementation to business process indoctrination.

• Proven interpersonal skills and leadership abilities required to manage staff, lead teams and influence suppliers.

• Timely decision maker, results oriented, accountable for results.

• Energetic. Demonstrated sense of urgency. Committed to continuous improvement.

• Ability to travel as necessary (up to 25% of the time) to meet objectives

Learn more about Snap-on:

Snap-on is rooted in the dignity of work. From our founding over 100years ago, we have been dedicated to this timeless principle. We celebrate this work and we celebrate our customers, The Makers and The Fixers, who perform day in and day out to move the world forward.

Snap-on is a drug free work environment and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply.

Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran