What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Sourcing Director position at 3A Composites Display and Graphic Arts Americas?
Company Overview:
3A Composites Display and Graphic Arts Americas specializes in the production of cutting-edge substrates for graphic display, architectural, and framing markets. With manufacturing facilities in Benton, KY, Statesville, NC, and Glasgow, KY, and sales offices in Davidson, NC, our industry-leading brands include FOME-COR, SINTRA, GATOR, DISPA, DIBOND, LUMEX G, and ALUCOBOND PLUS. 3A Composites is part of the international 3A Composites Group, which belongs to Schweiter Technologies headquartered in Steinhausen, Switzerland. Our company values integrity and accountability, teamwork, trust, and transparency, guiding our relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Job Description:
The Strategic Sourcing Manager role is responsible for end-to-end sourcing of raw materials, leading the development and execution of strategic plans by understanding spend and stakeholder landscapes, leveraging market intelligence, industry knowledge, and cross-functional collaborations. This position brings value to 3A through assurance of supply, quality, service levels, innovation, and cost. Key success factors include supplier selection and management, contract negotiation, data analysis, supply chain optimization, and risk mitigation.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a similar field
- At least 3 years of Strategic Sourcing experience along with 5 years of relevant operations/supply chain experience
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and MRP systems (SAP experience preferred)
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in related tools (intermediate to advanced Excel skills and PowerBI dashboard experience preferred)
- Master's degree in business or a similar field (preferred)
- Procurement certifications or advanced training (i.e., CSP, CSMP, ISM, negotiations training, etc.) (preferred)
- Certification in process improvement or lean/six sigma principles (i.e., yellow or green belt certification) (preferred)
- Will to travel at least 5-10% for business purposes
Key Skills Needed:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to problem-solve and develop resolutions in a timely manner
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Ability to independently determine method of completion for new projects
- Ability to recommend new practices, processes, and metrics
