Sourcing Manager

Lucas James Talent Partners; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas James Talent Partners is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to develop and execute global sourcing strategies across key categories from our Madison, WI office. You will lead supplier contracts aligned with financial objectives and drive cost-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives in a cross-functional team.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing, strong negotiation and ERP experience, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field (MBA preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in the Purchasing field or related area.
• Experience with ERP systems and sourcing tools.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, financial acumen and project management skills.
• Knowledge of international trade, logistics, and contract law.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for key categories.
• Develop & execute supplier contracts in alignment with our financial objectives.
• Identify, implement, and obtain cost reduction, lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and develop supplier relationships & supplier performance with a focus on flexibility/agility, quick response times, process flow efficiency, product quality, on time commitments, distribution excellence and supplier reliability.
• Assess, communicate, and mitigate risks to the business and our supplier relationships.
• Analyze and provide recommendations/ decisions that will support continuous improvement and cost effectiveness of product delivery via current suppliers by providing strong supporting data.
• Monitor supplier score cards that provide an objective view of our supply base and implement corrective actions as required.
• Drive and implement new product and cost savings initiatives in a cross functional team setting
• Strong leadership and managerial capabilities with an emphasis upon employee development and succession planning.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Work and communicate in a team environment.
• Other duties may be assigned as required by the Company.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management

Tools

Infor ERP

Syteline

Sourcing tools

Job description

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for key categories
• Develop & execute supplier contracts in alignment with our financial objectives.
• Identify, implement, and obtain cost reduction, lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and develop supplier relationships & supplier performance with a strong focus on flexibility/ agility, quick response times, process flow efficiency, product quality, on time commitments, distribution excellence and supplier reliability.
• Assess, communicate, and mitigate risks to the business and our supplier relationships.
• Analyze and provide recommendations/ decisions that will support continuous improvement & cost effectiveness of product delivery via current suppliers by providing strong supporting data.
• Monitor supplier score cards that provide an objective view of our supply base and implement corrective actions as required.
• Drive and implement new product and cost savings initiatives in a cross functional team setting
• Strong leadership and managerial capabilities with an emphasis upon employee development and succession planning.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Work and communicate in a team environment.
• Other duties may be assigned as required by the Company.

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case by case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management or related field (MBA preferred).
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• 5+ years of experience in the Purchasing field or in a related area
• Experiences in a variety of procurement concepts, practices, and procedures
• Solid communication skills external and internal to the organization
• Strong negotiation, analytical, financial acumen and project management skills
• Experience with ERP systems and sourcing tools (Infor, Syteline
• Knowledge of international trade, logistics, and contract law.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed

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