Global Strategic Sourcing Manager

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin, located in Olathe, Kansas, seeks a full-time Global Strategic Sourcing Manager to improve sourcing strategies and manage commodity efforts across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have 9 years of experience in sourcing and a strong background in electronic and electro-mechanical products.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, negotiating agreements, and utilizing analytical methods to achieve sourcing objectives. This role offers competitive benefits and a chance to impact the supply chain positively.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of relevant experience in sourcing and supply chain management.
• Proven track record of ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of electronic and electro-mechanical commodities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage strategic sourcing plans across multiple sites.
• Negotiate strategic agreements and drive cost, quality, delivery improvements.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams for commodity strategies.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Negotiating skills

Analytical skills

Project leadership

ERP software proficiency

Knowledge of commodities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Operations

Tools

ERP Software

MRPII/MPS process knowledge

Job description

Overview

Garmin seeks a full-time Global Strategic Sourcing Manager at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will coordinate and manage strategic sourcing plans that create maximum benefits for the business and are responsible for commodity strategy related with electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical products and/or services including: sourcing strategy, spend segmentation, supply market analysis, supplier capability assessment, supplier recruitment and management, RFI/RFP/RFQ development, developing a business case for improved supply and/or service, while managing assigned commodities or services across multiple sites.

Essential Functions

• Ability to lead and drive execution of supply chain strategies in a collaborative and multi-site matrix environment to achieve both tactical and strategic goals
• Applies knowledge of commodities and commodity market trends and serves as an expert in influencing, leading and driving project implementation of supply chain strategies and development of short and long term goals for management consideration
• Ability to influence and project lead to successfully carry out complex strategies
• Responsible for multi-site negotiations and executions of sourcing agreements for assigned commodities and/or services
• Negotiate strategic agreements and drive cost, quality, delivery and service (QCDS) improvements across multiple departments and sites
• Use analytical and qualitative methods to analyze market commodities and product data
• Demonstrate full knowledge and serve as a technical leader for assigned commodities and/or services
• Organize, facilitate and manage cross-functional teams to develop commodity and/or service strategies
• Work with New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to ensure sourcing decisions achieve overall commodity objectives
• Ability to identify and help drive technical root cause and corrective action for assigned product or service responsibilities
• Assure execution of Supplier Guidelines with responsible suppliers in support of various sites

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related Operations field AND a minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Must demonstrate strong verbal, written, negotiating and analytical skills
• Must demonstrate a proven track record of the ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment to effectively meet deadlines
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
• Must possess demonstrated knowledgeable of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII)/Master Production Schedule (MPS) process
• Demonstrated significant technical knowledge with electronic and electro-mechanical commodities
• Demonstrated extensive experience assessing requirements, negotiating and executing supply contracts and/or service agreements
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Desired Qualifications

• Professional certification, such as Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM)
• Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
• Previous experience in electronics manufacturing or repair purchasing

Garmin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits