Strategic Sourcing Lead – Manufacturing

Jacuzzi Group; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Jacuzzi Group is seeking a Sourcing Lead to drive strategic sourcing initiatives for the Jacuzzi Bath division. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and ensure material supply to support production and business growth.

This role partners with Planning, Operations, Product Management and S&OP to optimize procurement, mitigate risk, and drive cost savings. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of manufacturing sourcing experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of sourcing, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience negotiating supplier pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to support business objectives, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.
• Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, contracts, payment terms, lead times, and long-term supply agreements.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop new suppliers to support business growth and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving accountability for quality, delivery, service, and cost performance.
• Conduct market research and analyze industry trends, capacity constraints, and commodity forecasts to identify risks and opportunities.
• Support supplier business reviews and performance management activities, including scorecard development and corrective action follow-up.
• In collaboration with Planning team, monitor inventory levels and demand requirements to ensure uninterrupted material availability while optimizing working capital.
• Partner with Planning and Operations teams to ensure materials are available to support production schedules and customer commitments.
• Collaborate with S&OP and Demand Planning teams to proactively manage long lead time materials and supply constraints.
• Utilize Infor LN ERP system to track purchase orders, deliveries, inventory status, and supplier performance metrics.
• Partner with the Manager, Sourcing and Purchasing to identify and implement cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives.
• Partner with Product Management to execute NPI (New Product Introduction) initiatives, source strategic suppliers, and ensure readiness for successful product launches.
• Analyze purchasing data and spending patterns to identify savings opportunities and process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on supplier performance, procurement efficiency, inventory optimization, and risk reduction.
• Develop and implement contingency plans to minimize disruptions caused by material shortages, supplier constraints, transportation challenges, or other supply chain risks.
• Monitor vendor on-time delivery performance and lead root cause analysis (RCA) activities for delivery failures.
• Drive corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA) with suppliers to improve performance and prevent recurring issues.
• Resolve and escalate supplier-related issues, including delivery delays, quality concerns, invoice discrepancies, and contractual matters.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Strategic thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Infor LN ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jacuzzi Group is seeking a Sourcing Lead to drive strategic sourcing initiatives for the Jacuzzi Bath division. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and ensure material supply to support production and business growth.

This role partners with Planning, Operations, Product Management and S&OP to optimize procurement, mitigate risk, and drive cost savings. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of manufacturing sourcing experience,