What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Manager NA position at GN Group?
Position Overview
Do you want a career in a true dynamic and global organization and drive how GN builds a new indirect Procurement function?
The Indirect Procurement team is on a transformational journey with the aim to capture a large and unreleased potential by increasing the maturity and proactivity of the North American indirect procurement function.
The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies to ensure the procurement of high-quality materials, services and products at competitive prices. This role involves collaborating with various departments, owning the RFP process from start to finish, negotiating with suppliers, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing the supply chain to support our manufacturing operations.
Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with the company’s goals and objectives
- Execute local procurement and supplier relationship management strategies in close collaboration with stakeholders
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts and terms to secure favorable pricing and quality.
- Monitor market trends and supplier performance to ensure competitive sourcing and mitigate risks.
- Coordinate RFx process with stakeholders while owning end-to-end
- Build and maintain vendor contract database
- Conduct supplier onboarding, as well as quarterly business reviews, with suppliers
- Interface with other departments to help select appropriate materials or services
- Prepare benchmark spend reports to ensure proper category planning
- Lead cost-reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects
- Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in all sourcing activities
- Assist with resolving supply, pricing, quality, delivery, and any other issues with suppliers
- Participate in special projects as assigned
- Cooperate with Global Sourcing Team in order to accomplish key initiatives
- Coordinate sourcing efforts across all North American divisions with a large stakeholder group
Competencies (Knowledge and Skills needed for this position.)
- Must have excellent negotiation skills
- Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must have good problem solving skills
- Must maintain a professional appearance and attitude
- Must be customer service driven for internal and external business customers
- Must have good organizational and time management skills
Desired Qualifications
Required Education (if necessary):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Management, or Finance or equivalent experience
Preferred Education (if necessary):
Experience (if necessary):
- 3-5 years of experience in procurement role(s)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel
- Must have experience with Supplier Negotiations, should be able to source and negotiate contracts with suppliers that deliver cost savings and other benefits to the company.
- Must have experience with Category Strategies, should be able to develop and implement category strategies that align with the company's overall goals and objectives.
- Must have experience Spend analysis and be able to analyze spend data to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Must have experience with Demand management initiatives: You should be able to identify and implement initiatives that optimize demand.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier contracts.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in using procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Travel (if necessary):
Other:
Other Information
Direct reports:
N/A
Indirect reports:
N/A
Working Environment:
Open office environment, located near a manufacturing facility and home office
Physical Demands:
Sitting, standing, lifting (no more than 40lbs)
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
Full-time position, with potential need for evening/weekend support, scheduled Monday-Friday with majority of time on-site (some flexibility).
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
GN Hearing is an equal opportunity. GN Hearing openly supports and is fully committed to the recruitment, training and promotion of all candidates, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, age, gender, maternity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law or ordinance. Founded in 1869, GN group today operates in more than 90 countries across the world and has more than 6,000 employees. View The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement.
Pay Transparency Notice:
Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range from $77,710 to $85,890. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Compensation for roles at GN depend on a wide array of factors including but not limited to location, role, skill set, and level of experience. To remain competitive, GN offers a competitive benefits package, including annual bonuses, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.
E-Verify
GN Hearing / ReSound participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify poster here. View the Right to Work poster here.
Disability Accommodation
If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail bloomington-humanresources@gnresound.com. This email is provided for the purpose of supporting applicants who have a disability that prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Emails left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
Salary : $77,710 - $85,890
