Global Sourcing Lead: Cost Optimization & Supply Excellence

General Machine Products Company; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Machine Products Company is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager to oversee all supply chain activities for assigned categories. The role focuses on supplier identification, sourcing, supplier management, and spend optimization, while supporting new product development and inventory management.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field and a minimum of 6 years procurement experience, with CPM/CPI M certification a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field required.
• Minimum 6 years procurement-related experience required.
• C.P.M or C.P.I.M certification a plus; overseas supplier experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Optimize cost for assigned products with focus on cost reduction and margin improvement.
• Develop sourcing strategies.
• Develop multi-year commodity plans to optimize spend.
• Oversee spend management from intent to delivery of commodity/service.
• Recruit and manage world-class suppliers focusing on total cost of ownership.
• Plan and direct strategic sourcing activities for assigned spend.
• Develop spend analysis strategies.
• Prepare and review contracts, bids, and vendor agreements for terms and specs.
• Analyze market conditions to advise on material availability.
• Establish countermeasures to unfavorable market trends and missed objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Cost Reduction

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

General Machine Products Company is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager to oversee all supply chain activities for assigned categories. The role focuses on supplier identification, sourcing, supplier management, and spend optimization, while supporting new product development and inventory management.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field and a minimum of 6 years procurement experience, with CPM/CPI M certification a plus.