Strategic Sourcing Lead: Cost Reduction & Suppliers

The Vollrath Company LLC; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vollrath Company LLC in Sheboygan, WI is looking for a Procurement Category Manager to develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned goods and services, focusing on cost reduction and synergies across divisions. You will lead coordination with suppliers across NPD, engineering, quality, manufacturing and materials to drive optimal sourcing decisions.

Ideal candidates possess metals commodity experience, a business or supply chain degree, and 5+ years in procurement, with

Qualifications

• Metals Commodity experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or equivalent.
• 5+ years related procurement experience.
• CPSM, CSCP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements sustainable sourcing strategies which include: market analysis, source selection, supply base rationalization, and alignment with organizational objectives and brand goals.
• Develops and implements plans to meet yearly cost reduction goals in conjunction with sourcing strategy.
• Identifies, monitors and manages risk in the supply base and supply markets. Develops strategies to mitigate risk and effectively communicates direction to internal stakeholders.
• Provides feedback to suppliers in the areas of quality, delivery, service and cost to drive business improvements.
• Develops and effectively manages relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Ensures that suppliers are in compliance with Vollrath standards and that all suppliers are conducting business in an ethical and responsible manner that reflects Vollrath values.
• Negotiates, implements and manages supply contracts that reduce commercial risk and deliver long term value to Vollrath.
• Provide leadership and maintain a high level of performance professionalism in carrying out the goals of the department, division and corporation.
• Establishes should cost models for key products to ensure optimization of sourcing.

Job description

The Vollrath Company LLC in Sheboygan, WI is looking for a Procurement Category Manager to develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned goods and services, focusing on cost reduction and synergies across divisions. You will lead coordination with suppliers across NPD, engineering, quality, manufacturing and materials to drive optimal sourcing decisions.

Ideal candidates possess metals commodity experience, a business or supply chain degree, and 5+ years in procurement, with