Global Sourcing Leader: $200M Spend, Strategic Excellence

knapeandvogt

Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Competitive pay

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Bonus and merit opportunities

Job summary

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company, based in Grand Rapids, seeks a Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead global spend, supplier metrics, and supply chain analytics. You will direct purchasing, sourcing, and analytics, manage large scale projects, and drive cost savings across direct and indirect spend.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in procurement, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong ERP and MS Office expertise.

Qualifications

15 years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain in strategic sourcing.
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or related field.
Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office; ERP systems expert.

Responsibilities

Act as a global leader for all spend, supply chain development, and supplier metrics.
Direct the strategic and tactical activities of Purchasing, Sourcing, and Supply Management Analytics.
Drive and manage near/shoring projects and activities with strong project management.
Develop Oracle Supplier Portal and Power BI dashboards and KPI tracking globally.
Negotiate long-term contracts and define supplier quality systems and scorecards.
Lead cost reduction initiatives and optimize make vs. buy decisions.
Coach and develop teams across a matrix Operations; provide ongoing feedback.