Senior Manager of Global Strategic Sourcing

As the Senior Manager of Global Strategic Sourcing, you will be responsible for leading the execution of Strategic Sourcing programs at the Coker Group, including New Product Development, Supplier & Commodity Strategies, Supplier Relationship Management and Contract Negotiations.

Reports To: VP of Supply Chain

Essential Functions

• Lead New Product Sourcing by developing and improving processes and tools focused on Quality, Cost, Speed to Market and Supplier Relationship Management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Finance, Operations and Sales, to align sourcing strategies with product development goals.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to optimize global procurement of Tires, Wheels and Automotive Hard parts for Vintage and Classic applications
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers, ensuring they meet our quality, compliance, and cost requirements, while focusing on speed to market.
• Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to make informed sourcing decisions and mitigate risks.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements, fostering strong relationships with key suppliers to drive cost savings and efficiency.
• Monitor supplier performance through metrics and KPIs, conducting regular reviews to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving overall supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.

Key skills and competencies of the position include, but are not limited to:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.· Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-up skills· Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Supervisory Responsibilities:· This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Working Conditions:

• The position is preferred to be onsite at one of the below facilities:
  • Chattanooga, TN – Coker Tire Company
  • Richmond, VA – Zip Corvette Products
  • Sawyer, MI - Corvette Central, Inc.
• Travel is expected for this position (up to 25% )
• If position is remote travel is expected to be up to 50%.
• This position is scheduled to operate during business hours. Typical hours will be Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
• This job operates in both a professional office and warehouse/shop environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• The individual in this position will spend several hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, which can cause muscle strain.
• This role will have to do some lifting of supplies, wheels and tires from time to time. Frequent lifting of 30-50 pounds should be expected. Occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds could be required.

The successful candidate’s qualifications will include:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 5 years of experience in Global strategic sourcing, experience in Tire and Wheel industry preferred.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful sourcing strategies that drive cost reduction and improve supply chain performance.
• Strong expertise in supplier management, process improvement, cost control, and contract negotiation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to influence and drive results with key suppliers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.