Associate Sourcing Manager

Spectrum Brands, Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Brands, Inc. seeks an experienced Sourcing Specialist to develop sources of supply for Global Home Care and Global Pet Care units. You will drive supplier evaluation, lead cost-out programs, and collaborate with operations and marketing to align with business needs.

The role requires 5+ years in supplier management, global sourcing, and project management, with SAP or ERP knowledge. Up to 25% travel may be required across US sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, technical field or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier management, global sourcing, commodity management, PM, finance or manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new sources of materials to meet short, mid and long-term needs.
• Manage/Lead commodity categories up to $30M in spend.
• Evaluate existing suppliers and optimize the supply base.
• Support NPD/EPD projects to deliver best value.
• Lead internal improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Support technical, financial, marketing and controlling groups with supplier insights.
• Assess alternative supply methodologies, including internal manufacture or outsourcing.
• Manage multiple projects with prioritization to maximize impact.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain, technical field or related

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Division Information

The Pet Care business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. Owners of dogs, cats, birds, small animals, fish and reptiles rely on our brands for exceptional value and trusted results. Our industry-leading brands include Tetra®, Instant Ocean®, Marineland®, 8-in-1®, Dingo®, FURminator®, Nature’s Miracle®, GloFish®, DreamBone® and SmartBones®.

Job Summary

This position provides strategic direction to further develop capable sources of supply for products that contribute to the growth and profitability of Spectrum Brands Global Home Care & Global Pet Care Business Units.

Initiate and lead projects that improve the performance / quality of materials and components purchased while minimizing total costs required to achieve financial objectives (EBITDA & Cash Flow). Provide commercial and technical market direction for operational, marketing, sales, and technical colleagues. Partner with operations and marketing management to understand the current and future needs of the business. Develop and implement material strategies, commercial agreements, and relationships with a supply base that supports specific business units.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new sources of materials and services to meet the short, mid, and long-term needs of the business. This involves the coordination of other multi-departmental resources for evaluation of various facets of supplier capability as well as leadership in reaching consensus on ultimate choice of supplier.
• Manage/Lead commodity categories up to $30M in spend.
• Evaluate existing suppliers and continue to compare new alternatives to assess the state of the industry and the optimal supply base to meet business needs. Consider economies and efficiencies of scale when awarding business, to consolidate and optimize the supply base, as necessary for the reduction of costs and improvement in capability.
• Assist Senior Sourcing Management with NPD and EPD projects to meet Spectrum Brands objectives. Projects need to deliver the best value for materials while bringing innovative, impactful products to the organization
• Direct the development of internal improvement initiatives that contribute to process improvement. These initiatives can and usually will involve leading a multi-functional team to develop and meet objectives.
• Provide support to the technical, financial, marketing, and controlling groups within the company to reach their goals. This will involve sharing information learned during business discussion with the supply base as well as at the various locations within the company. The job requires excellent communication skills within and outside the company as in many cases the position will bridge functional groups & organizations.
• Provide support for technical and financial analysis of alternative supply methodologies such as internal manufacture or complete product line outsourcing. This will require technical, financial, and project management skills as well as the ability to conduct tasks while maintaining internal and external confidentiality.
• Successfully manage several projects and initiatives simultaneously with effective prioritization where the contribution will have the greatest impact. Delegation skills and the ability to provide direction and push for resolution and clarity are essential.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. Including both internal and external customer relationships. Manage assigned supplier relationships to ensure business objectives are met, including vendor quality and delivery performance.

Education and Experience Profile

• Role not eligible for sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain, technical field or related fields required.
• 5+ years experience combined Supplier Management, Global Sourcing, Commodity Management, Program/Project Management, Finance, and/or Manufacturing Operations experience required.
• Working Knowledge of SAP preferred or General ERP knowledge
• Up to 25% travel required (especially in the first 6 months of the role)

Required Skills

• High level of organizational skills
• PC skills (Spreadsheet, word processing, presentations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization
• Development and articulation of strategy
• Diplomacy and negotiations
• Financial acuity
• Works effectively across the organization and fosters teamwork.
• Self-motivated
• Effective time management skills

Work Environment

• The position is performed under normal office conditions and requires up to 25% travel.
• Remote work may be considered for qualified candidates based on experience, job requirements, and geographic location.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.