Global Luxury Sourcing Lead: Artisan Materials

Sterling Kohler; Bristol Township, Northern (Bucks County, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Performance bonus eligibility

Job summary

Kohler Co. is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist, Luxury Sourcing, to build a global network of supply partners and execute sourcing strategies that emphasize artisan craftsmanship, luxury materials, and exclusive partnerships for the kitchen and bath.

This onsite role supports cross-functional teams and NPD initiatives. The position is based onsite in Bristol, PA or Kohler, WI and requires 5+ years in purchasing, with international experience and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• Bachelor's degree required; fields in supply chain management, business, industrial engineering preferred.
• International purchasing experience required.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct material sourcing of components and finished goods in the luxury products category.
• Manage identification, strategic selection and commercial relationships of new and existing sources.
• Assist the creation of commercial agreements with exclusive brand partnerships.
• Drive supplier performance improvements in cost, quality, delivery and service.
• Build, request and review quotations for new and existing finished goods and components.
• Negotiate price, terms, lead time, and minimum order quantities according to business needs.
• Assist with supplier selection, utilizing cross-functional input and following self derived negotiation strategy and total cost analysis.
• Write, analyze and issue various weekly, monthly, annual supply chain reports and status updates.
• Follow-up on major or rush purchases to ensure proper handling and delivery.
• Maintain accurate yearly standard costs file.
• Provide guidance to team members relative to procurement and negotiation best practices.
• Maintain tracking and control of Kallista owned capital assets located at assigned suppliers.
• Perform other assigned related duties, meetings, etc.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation skills

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Supply chain management background

Job description

Kohler Co. is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist, Luxury Sourcing, to build a global network of supply partners and execute sourcing strategies that emphasize artisan craftsmanship, luxury materials, and exclusive partnerships for the kitchen and bath.

This onsite role supports cross-functional teams and NPD initiatives. The position is based onsite in Bristol, PA or Kohler, WI and requires 5+ years in purchasing, with international experience and strong negotiation skills.