Strategic Sourcing Manager

The McAlear Group; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability coverage

PTO

Job summary

The McAlear Group seeks a procurement professional to develop both domestic and international supply bases, vetting new suppliers and collaborating across QA, Engineering, and Production to meet quality, lead-time, service, and cost targets.

The role includes negotiating terms, processing orders, and analyzing landed costs while maintaining optimal inventory and complying with import/export rules. Bachelor’s degree and 4–7 years’ intl procurement exp preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of international procurement experience.
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Locate and investigate new international sources of supply based on product specifications.
• Manage international sourcing strategies and oversee global supplier relationships.
• Lead negotiations involving pricing, contracts, and payment terms with vendors.
• Process purchase orders per guidelines in a cost-efficient manner.
• Analyze landed costs to ensure low cost with high quality and on-time delivery.
• Maintain optimum order quantities to fill containers and manage inventory.
• Ensure import/export compliance and trade regulations.
• Analyze procurement metrics and report to management.
• Investigate new suppliers for better price, delivery, and quality.
• Manage inventory levels of assigned materials.

Skills

Org skills

Intl suppliers

Supplier relations

Cost negotiations

Data analysis

Project leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Work ethic

High pressure

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This position will work to develop both the domestic and international supply base to meet corporate needs. Responsible for finding and vetting all new suppliers for the assigned commodities within the company, this position will work cross-functionally with QA, Engineering, and Production to ensure both products and suppliers meet TMG standards. This position will own the relationship for all assigned TMG suppliers and ensure this supply base meets our standards for quality, lead-time, service, and cost.

Base salary $65k-95k with an additional performance bonus based on savings (approx. $30k with no cap)

Our company believes in the Ideal Team Player. We follow the model behaviors of Humble (quick to point out the contributions of others), Hungry (self-motivated and diligent), Smart (socially appropriate and aware), Safety-Minded (works to lower safety risks, Quality-Minded (take pride in their work) and Attendance (recognizes their presence is important).

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Locate and investigate new international sources of supply based on product specifications.
• Manage international sourcing strategies and oversee global supplier relationships.
• Leads negotiations involving pricing, contracts, supply agreements, and payment terms with vendors as needed.
• Responsible for processing purchase orders according to established guidelines and in a cost-efficient manner.
• Analyze landed costs from various overseas vendors to ensure items are procured at the lowest cost possible while maintaining our standards for quality, service, and on time delivery.
• Analyze optimum order amounts to fill containers and maintain ideal inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and trade compliance.
• Analyze procurement metrics and prepare reports for management as assigned.
• Independently investigates new suppliers for improved price, delivery, and quality.
• Responsible for managing inventory levels of assigned materials.
• Analyze data for vendor performance and determine if action is needed.
• Interfaces with all departments and suppliers.
• Performs computer input.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in warehouse cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy as needed.
• Assist as needed in company-wide physical inventory counts including the counting of parts and data entry.
• Assist in writing and reviewing product specifications as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to (15) fifteen pounds at a time.

COMPETENCY, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proven organizational skills – ability to prioritize.
• Demonstrated experience in finding and developing international suppliers.
• Demonstrated experience in managing suppliers and supplier relationships.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating cost reductions and Terms & Conditions.
• Proficient at analyzing data and making confident decisions.
• Ability to lead projects.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Able to work in a high-pressure, challenging environment.
• Maintains effective communication levels and fosters team building.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

• 4-7 years of International Procurement experience

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree

The McAlear Group offers a full range of benefits for eligible employee including 401k, health and life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), disability coverage, and PTO.