Senior Global Sourcing Manager

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 Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finished Goods Supply Chain, this position is responsible for all Supply Chain activities associated with the assigned categories. The Global Sourcing Manager will analyze and implement strategies that
support supplier identification, sourcing, supplier management, and spendoptimization. This position will support the new product development process andexecute inventory management.

Specific Responsibilities

• 1. Optimize cost for assigned products, with an emphasis on cost reduction and margin improvement.
• 2. Develop sourcing strategies.
• 3. Develop multi‑year commodity plans to optimize spend.
• 4. Oversee all activities related to the management of assigned spend, from intent to purchase throughdelivery of commodity/service.
• 5. Recruit, maintain, and manage world‑class suppliers with focus on total cost of ownership improvement.
• 6. Plan, organize, direct, control, and communicate all strategic sourcing activities related to assignedspend.
• 7. Develop strategies for spend analysis.
• 8. Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, terms/conditions, and acceptability of items to specifications.
• 9. Analyze market and delivery conditions to make recommendations on present and future materialavailability.
• 10. Proactively establish and implement countermeasures to negative market trends and missed objectiveperformance.
• 11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualification Requirements

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain or related field is required. A minimum of 6+ years of procurement related experience is required. C.P.M or C.P.I.M certification is a plus. Project management experience is a plus. Experience working with overseas suppliers highly desirable. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project). Demonstrated supplier management and problem solving skills. Must be able to work and effectively communicate with all levels of the company and suppliers. Works effectively in cross functional teams. Drives for continuous improvement.

Physical Demand Requirements

Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls;reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.