What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Developmental Sourcing position at Pride Mobility Products Corp.?
DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY
Globally develop alternative sourcing while overseeing the Sourcing team to meet overall organizational goals and objectives
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
•Oversee the United States-based sourcing team and globally develop alternative sourcing through strategic negotiations, relationship-building, and cost analysis while ensuring quality
•Frequent travel to domestic and international contract manufacturers for supplier selection, development and management
•Drive strategic supplier selection, development, and management to ensure business strategies are met
•Develop new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners and suppliers that meet Pride's established standards and requirements
•Coordinate with Research & Development (R&D) and other internal departments to ensure new products and component launches meet or exceed all established timelines
•Provide tactical and operational direction to the organization to support cost effective manufacturing strategies
•Source finished goods products that strategically align with the company’s product portfolio
•Analyze, track and make recommendations during the quoting process for all parts and products
•Negotiate and manage tooling quotations from OEM partners and new suppliers
•Ensure the timely implementation of components transferred to new suppliers to maximize cost savings
•Effectively communicate with Executive Leadership and form strong business relationships with all suppliers
•Ensure compliance and advocate for Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action placement and utilization goals and hiring benchmarks through non-discriminatory employment practices across your Area of Responsibility (AOR)
•Staff management including documenting and communicating objectives, positively impacting employee morale, motivating team members, conducting performance appraisals, and appropriately addressing individual or group performance issues
•Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
•Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training
•Assign, train, and develop staff based on experience and departmental goals
•Develop goals and objectives, and measure outcomes to ensure goals are met
•Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
•Develop a "Strong 2nd" for your area of responsibility
•Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
•Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary
REQUIRED SKILLS
•Must be a team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest
Must have the ability to:
•Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
•Guide, direct, and motivate staff
•Travel up to 25% globally for 10 days at a time based on business needs
Must have:
•Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
•Excellent negotiating and relationship-building skills
•Excellent analytical, financial planning, and mathematic skills
•Demonstrated good business judgment
•Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
•Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
PREFERRED SKILLS
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Chinese Mandarin/Cantonese and English preferred
•Basic working knowledge of Lean Principles and Lean Manufacturing preferred
•Intermediate working knowledge of Oracle and/or Agile preferred
•Active member of the American Society for Quality (ASQ), demonstrating overall advancement in the Quality field preferred
•Advanced skills in advanced production quality planning preferred
•Lift/push/pull 25lbs preferred
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
•At least 5 years of combined strategic sourcing management and procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
•At least 3 years of experience working with international manufacturing suppliers
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
•At least 7 years of combined strategic sourcing, procurement and/or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
•At least 2 years of experience with managing at least 1 staff member preferred
REQUIRED EDUCATION
•Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or a related field
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
•Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future
DETAILS
•This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive
•In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are a person with a disability, a disabled veteran, or require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment, please contact our human resources department at 1-800-800-8586 x1250.
