Senior Specialist, Supply Chain

Elkay; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Health Savings Account

Vacation time (up to 3 weeks)

12 Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Matching Gift Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (discount

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation seeks a Senior Specialist, Supply Chain to lead global sourcing and supplier qualification for direct materials tied to New Product Development. You’ll partner with Engineering, Finance, Quality and Manufacturing to deliver on-time results.

You will develop supplier strategies, manage spend analytics, and drive cost-saving initiatives across domestic and international suppliers while coordinating cross-functional teams to meet project timelines.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in business, supply chain, operations management, engineering or finance.
• Master's Degree & CPSM preferred.
• 5+ years of sourcing experience; low-cost country sourcing.
• Experience building RFPs and analyzing responses.
• Strong negotiation and contract experience.
• Proven change management and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional sourcing teams with Engineering, Finance, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing and Customer Service.
• Source commodities and develop global plans to optimize total cost while mitigating risk.
• Negotiate and draft supply agreements for domestic and international suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, risks, and performance; drive cost-savings initiatives.
• Collaborate on RFPs/RFQs and supplier selection processes; manage relationships.

Skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Oral communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Education

BA/BS in business, supply chain, operations management, engineering or finance

Master's Degree & CPSM preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Senior Specialist, Supply Chain

The Company Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

Job Overview

The Senior Supply Chain Specialist reports to the Category Manager and provides global strategic leadership to find and qualify suppliers for direct material related to New Product Development and other sourcing projects. Lead the cross-functional teams for activities related to sourcing while collaborating with Engineering, Finance, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, China Sourcing Team and Customer Service to execute all tasks within the project timeline. Responsible for ideation, planning and implementing multiple sourcing and re-sourcing projects, for both domestic and international suppliers. This position will also manage supplier relationships, spend and performance analytics and drive cost savings initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

Maintains the highest-level code of conduct and ethics. Lead the sourcing channels and internal cross-functional teams to execute timeline and action adherence. Identify and provide justification utilizing total cost of ownership principles for sourcing and re-sourcing projects. Evaluate supplier capabilities and supply chain risks including capacity, quality, logistics, tariffs, financial stability, and business continuity, and recommend mitigation actions. Source assigned commodities, as well as develop global implementation plans to source new items and re-source existing items to optimize total cost suppliers. Lead sourcing initiatives to ensure on-time delivery of project components, assemblies and/or finished goods by trouble-shooting outstanding issues. Influence and collaborate on new product development projects guaranteeing on-time product availability. Collaborates with global business units on the preparation of Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQ’s) and leads the screening and supplier selection process. Evaluate bids, analyze alternatives, develop negotiation strategy and make recommendations for contract awards Negotiate and drafts supply agreements for domestic and international suppliers, including payment terms, deliveries, price, freight terms, currency exchange, raw material commodity fluctuation, inventory levels. Manage relationships between internal and external parties to evaluate and execute recommendations of changes in supply base. Analyze market trends, commodity movements, supplier performance, and spend data to support sourcing recommendations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications/Requirements

BA/BS degree in business, supply chain, operations management, engineering or finance; Master's Degree & CPSM preferred 5+ years of experience in a sourcing role with low-cost country sourcing experience Experience building Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and creating tools to analyze responses Proven success in a change management and "stretch" environment Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint Experience using data visualization software (Tableau/Power BI) preferred Must have strong problem solving, strategic thinking, oral, written, interpersonal communication and presentation skills Ability to understand the goals of the company, focus resources to meet or exceed these goals; lead change and drive projects to completion Expert negotiator, including the ability to lead in contract negotiations and build strong supplier relationships Willingness to travel up to 25%, both domestically and internationally required.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan - purchase company stock at a discount!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

Sustainability and Culture

What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one? A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time. In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse. Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.

What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture. While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay's story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most. Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.

We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.