USA-Strategic Sourcing Manager

Duravent Group; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the HVAC industry is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to oversee procurement strategies and supplier relationships. This role requires a strong background in supply chain management within a manufacturing environment. The position is full-time and hybrid, based in Grand Rapids, MI, with potential travel.

Benefits

401(k) with match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience, with 5 years in a Manager role.
• Experience in the HVAC, Automobile, or Sheet Metal Fabrication industry is preferred.
• APICS CSCP/CPIM or ISM CPSM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategy and manage procurement spend.
• Analyze and assess supply chain function and ecosystem.
• Generate cost reduction improvements annually through sourcing improvements.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Relationship Management

Cost Optimization

Inventory Management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or Engineering

Tools

ERP (SAP and/or Oracle)

Job description

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Who We Are

The Duravent Group is a recognized global technology leader in the HVAC industry, first-to-market with innovations in venting systems. Founded in 1956, our $500 million + company is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, and has 15 locations across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Duravent leads with best-in-class design and manufacturing capabilities, world-class distribution networks, and customer-first service and support. We ensure quality and drive safety through scientifically proven materials and unequaled engineering.

Who We Are

The Duravent Group is a recognized global technology leader in the HVAC industry, first-to-market with innovations in venting systems. Founded in 1956, our $500 million + company is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, and has 15 locations across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Duravent leads with best-in-class design and manufacturing capabilities, world-class distribution networks, and customer-first service and support. We ensure quality and drive safety through scientifically proven materials and unequaled engineering.

Duravent acquired Grand Rapids-based Hart & Cooley in 2021. A leader in the HVAC industry since 1901, the Hart & Cooley acquisition brings a legacy of quality and service, robust manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a suite of trusted brands into the Duravent family.

As a combined company, Duravent is uniquely positioned as the next generation leader in the interior climate technology industry. Our team of passionate professionals needs you! Come join us and help us build for the future!

This Role

Our collaborative leadership team is currently seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Grand Rapids, MI that would report directly to our Director of Strategic Sourcing and will likely require some travel (estimated at 10% - mostly domestic but some international). ( 3 days in the Grand Rapids office)

What You Will Do

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will develop + execute the sourcing strategy and manage the procurement spend for the Duravent Group enterprise.

This position is an integral operations partner providing strategy and leadership to our SIOP, Procurement, Materials Management, Inventory Control, and Logistics teams to ensure the achievement of operational excellence performance both globally and regionally for the business.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will ensure and enable business growth by delivering benchmark service levels, optimal Inventory management, supplier quality, cost optimization, supply chain risk mitigation, and ability to scale while upholding our corporate values and regulatory requirements.

How You Will Do It

• Analyze/assess Duravent’s current supply chain function (operational processes, purchasing and planning techniques) as well as current supply chain ecosystem (supplier cost/quality/service levels, ability to scale, overall risk, and market trends)
• Create an entrepreneurial work environment to ensure constant business process evolution, best practice development through innovation and continuous improvement initiatives focused on resolving business challenges within a strong growth environment.
• Lead and improve Material/Inventory Management best practices including Plan for Every Part (PFEP), Make vs Buy Analysis, ABC Analysis, Purchasing Methods (PO, Blanket, etc), and Advance Replenishment Methods (MRP, Stocking Programs, VMI, Consignment, Re-Order Point and Direct Pull).
• Support the SIOP and global and regional Supply Chain management strategy into actionable process improvement initiatives, by leveraging current operational capabilities to develop operational roadmaps, infrastructure, processes, systems, technology, and organization actions combined with the appropriate change management actions to reach the team objectives.
• Generate cost reduction improvements annually through improvements in sourcing, price, cost engineering, SKU analysis, negotiation, volume leveraging, materials substitution, master service agreements, subcontract agreements, vendor/supplier relationships and other related best of class procurement practices.
• Develop supplier relationships with key suppliers based on strategy. Collaborates with the business to determine innovation opportunities and set supplier strategy to deliver. Collaborate with the business where appropriate on key negotiations and assist as needed for all internal company costs.
• Develop crisis management and supplier backup contingency programs. Work with suppliers to create a balanced scorecard to regularly evaluate both party's achievements and commitment to the relationship.
• Strengthen relationships with the functional counterparts and business stakeholders at both a regional and global level to foster and maintain a constant flow of transparent communication, collaboration, implementation of best practices and to deliver achievement of benchmark service and execution levels.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications

• Current/valid U.S. work authorization without requiring future sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related fields
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience, with 5 years in a Manager role. Progressive Procurement, Material management and SIOP management in a medium to large-size manufacturing environment
• Experience working cross-functionally with multiple departments
• Must have strong skills in ERP (SAP and/or Oracle preferred)
• Experience in the HVAC, Automobile or Sheet Metal Fabrication industry
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS CSCP/CPIM or ISM CPSM is a plus.
• SIOP management is a plus.
• Experience with implementing new processes within an ERP (SAP and/or Oracle) preferred.
  
  

Other Competencies

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to flex own style as needed to influence and drive results.
• Ability to work within a multi-functional, fast-paced global organizational structure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Recognized leader in best practices in strategic sourcing, customer and vendor relationship management, and supply chain management.
• Strong combination of strategic thinking and tactical implementation skills; must be a leader and strong motivator of people and be willing to function as a team player with strong experience in dealing with senior leaders.
• Communicates in an open and direct style to establish quick and effective credibility within a team, as well as with a diverse set of business leaders; the ability to collaborate and influence is critical.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and foster a high-engagement, team-oriented, spirited culture.
• Capability to translate technical requirements into business needs, including the development of supply chain roadmaps.
  
  

What We Offer

For this role, Short- and Long-Term Incentive Program (STIP + LTIP) eligibility

401(k) with match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Personal Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance (variable per state)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Plan

EEOC Statement

Duravent is an equal opportunity employer committed to making employment decisions solely on valid job requirements. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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