Project Buyer - Strategic Sourcing

Sub-Zero Group South Central, L.P.; Madison (WI); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health plans

401(k) with profit sharing

On-site health clinic and fitness

Descripción de la vacante

Sub-Zero Group South Central, L.P. seeks a Project Buyer for its Supply Chain team to drive value in new product development by partnering with NPD teams and suppliers. The role emphasizes delivering best-in-class luxury appliances while optimizing profitability and alignment with business objectives.

Growth and development are emphasized; you can lead or become a technical expert, with opportunities for advancement within a family-owned company known for design and performance.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field required.
• Travel 10–20% including international travel.
• 8+ years of supply chain experience required.
• Intermediate experience in project management.
• Excellent customer service and computer skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• High level of interpersonal and organizational savvy.
• Demonstrates creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving attributes.
• Advanced knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods/processes.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership to NPD Team in Supplier Qualification, Project Management & Product Implementation, Supplier Performance, Product Reliability & Warranty and Total Cost Management.
• Articulate company business requirements and objectives to NPD supply chain for proper alignment of suppliers.
• Assess NPD supply chain for misalignment with business objectives and lead supplier development strategies for realignment.
• Compose and execute contractual NPD Agreements; conduct ongoing negotiations to protect company interests.
• Lead Supply Chain activities as part of an NPD cross-functional team.
• Communicate concise updates, assessments and recommendations of the NPD Team to Corporate Management Team.
• Collaborate with Sub-Zero Group’s Supply Chain team (Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Import-Export, Transportation, Operations) to optimize the NPD business.
• Lead or assist in sourcing of NPD suppliers to optimize strategic business alliances.

Conocimientos

Supply chain experience

Project management

Customer service

Blueprint reading

Interpersonal skills

Organizational savvy

Creativity

Problem solving

Manufacturing knowledge

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field

CPSM/CPM (certification)

Herramientas

SAP experience

Descripción del empleo

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.

Our NPD Buyers on the Supply Chain team are integral to the success of bringing our innovative products to market.

Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.

Primary Responsibilities

As a Project Buyer, you will be responsible for partnering with new product development teams to deliver best-in-class luxury appliances that provide value to the customer as well as profitability to the organization.

• Provide leadership to NPD Team in the following activities: Supplier Qualification, Project Management & Product Implementation, Supplier Performance, Product Reliability & Warranty and Total Cost Management.
• Ability to articulate the company’s business requirements and objectives to the NPD supply chain so that all NPD suppliers are properly aligned for success.
• Assess NPD supply chain for misalignment with our business objectives and lead supplier development strategies for realignment when needed.
• Compose and execute contractual NPD Agreements that provide the lowest risk to the Company as well as conducting on-going negotiations and actions to ensure the best interests of the Company are protected during the life of the contract.
• Lead Supply Chain activities as part of a NPD cross functional team.
• Ability to clearly communicate concise updates, assessments and recommendations of the NPD Team with Corporate Management Team.
• Work cohesively with the Sub-Zero Group’s Supply Chain team which includes Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Import-Export, Transportation, and the Operations team to optimize the NPD business.
• Lead or assist in sourcing of NPD suppliers to optimize Sub-Zero Group’s strategic business alliances.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Some travel (10-20%) will be required including international travel
• 8+ years supply chain experience
• Intermediate experience in project management
• Excellent customer service and computer skills
• Ability to read blueprints
• High level of interpersonal and organizational savvy
• Demonstrates creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving attributes
• Advanced knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods/processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• CPSM/CPM
• SAP experience

We value our employees by providing:

• Competitive compensation based on skills
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
• On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
• Education assistance and internal training programs
• Electric vehicle charging
• Maternity & paternity leave

This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Supply Chain or related field.

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