What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Director position at 3A Composites Display and Graphic Arts Americas?
Company Overview:
3A Composites USA specializes in the manufacturing of leading substrates for the graphic display, architectural, and framing markets. With manufacturing facilities in Benton, KY, Statesville, NC, and Glasgow, KY, our industry-leading brands include FOME-COR, SINTRA, GATOR, DISPA, DIBOND, LUMEX G, and ALUCOBOND PLUS. At 3A Composites, we prioritize integrity, accountability, teamwork, trust, and transparency in our dealings with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Job Summary:
The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for the company's end-to-end sourcing of raw materials. This role involves the development and execution of strategic plans, leveraging market intelligence, industry knowledge, and cross-functional collaborations. Key responsibilities include supplier selection and management, contract negotiation, data analysis, supply chain optimization, and risk mitigation.
Main Responsibilities:
- DEVELOP AND EXECUTE STRATEGIC PLANS FOR RAW MATERIAL SOURCING
- BUILD AND MAINTAIN STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH KEY SUPPLIERS
- CONDUCT DATA ANALYSIS TO OPTIMIZE SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE
- NEGOTIATE AND IMPLEMENT SUPPLY CONTRACTS
- Analyze and calculate procurement costs and develop cost reduction strategies
- Drive purchasing decisions based on total cost of ownership, risk mitigation, and sustainability goals
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a similar field
- AT LEAST 3 YEARS OF STRATEGIC SOURCING EXPERIENCE
- EXCELLENT COMPUTER SKILLS, INCLUDING MICROSOFT OFFICE AND MRP SYSTEMS
- STRONG ANALYTICAL SKILLS AND PROFICIENCY IN RELATED TOOLS
