What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Sourcing Specialist, Third Party Manufacturing Management position at Church & Dwight?
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Job location : Hybrid (Ewing, NJ / Home Office)
Role Summary
The Senior Sourcing Specialist for Third Party Manufacturing (TPM) Management is responsible for managing sourcing activities and supplier relationships to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality production from Contract Manufacturers (CMs). This position will specifically oversee the third-party manufacturing supply for Therabreath Mouthwash , as well as the Vitafusion , Lil Critters , and Zicam brands. The role is critical in driving strategic sourcing initiatives, achieving significant cost savings (in the millions), and improving cash flow through enhanced payment terms. The focus is on operational efficiency, supplier performance, and delivering tangible business results.
Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Manage sourcing activities related to Contract Manufacturers, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and service levels for assigned brands, including Therabreath Mouthwash, Vitafusion, Lil Critters, and Zicam.
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to achieve aggressive savings targets and improve cash flow through extended payment terms.
- Execute RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes to support sourcing decisions and onboard new CMs aligned with growth strategies.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with CMs to drive cost savings and strengthen supplier partnerships.
- Issue GEP Smart POs as needed
- Support supplier selection processes using criteria such as cost, quality, assurance of supply, regulatory compliance, and responsible sourcing.
- Monitor pricing trends and conduct variance analysis to ensure financial targets are met in collaboration with Finance.
- Oversee key supply chain projects, including supplier transitions, new product introductions, and capacity planning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Finance, Operations, and R&D) to ensure seamless execution of product launches and supply chain initiatives.
- Conduct supplier business reviews to assess performance and compliance with company standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base, including automation and process optimization.
- Resolves Finished Goods invoice discrepancies.
- Onboarding of CMs : FTP, Invoicing, SN, Inventory / SLOB, PSR, SRF, RTM / RTS
- Manage SAP master data updates, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
master data creation, New SKU / BOM setup, Agile specification approval.
Education and Experience
Skills and Competencies
LI-Hybrid
Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.
For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http : / / www.churchdwight.com / PandoLogic. Category : Logistics, Keywords : Sourcing Agent, Location : EWING, NJ-08629
