What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Sourcing Manager position at SP Industries?
ATS Scientific Products, is searching for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join the team. The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for creating a strategic sourcing strategy for ATS Scientific Products. This will involve selecting best cost strategic sources of supply for our purchased components. They will negotiate master supply agreements MOULOU contracts and possibly blanket orders for their division To ensure adherence to the negotiated agreements the Strategic Sourcing Manager will setup the appropriate plant ERPs systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Supplier evaluation and selection, including negotiating the terms and conditions of our business
- Sourcing new vendors by category and reviewing with management
- Supplier management and auditing. Quarterly reviews on top vendors
- Supplier ownership of taxonomy
- Annual cost reduction execution, meeting annual goals
- Work with engineering to actively reduce SKUs complexity, in support of best cost solutions
- Autonomous decision making within approval guidelines
- Assist leadership in the development of process and policy
- Work with engineers and suppliers to establish commercially acceptable drawing standards
- Maintain purchasing item attributes, such as lead times, lot sizes, prices in the various ERPs assigned to the division MultiPlant
- Assist with general responsibilities within the tactical purchasing department
- Liaise with engineering to ensure appropriate standards are used in material requirements
EDUCATION TALENTS and/or EXPERIENCE
- 6-10 years of purchasing or related materials experience
- Track record of negotiating supply annual agreements, managing at least 10M of spend
- Excellent proactive communication and organization skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines and follow through
- Best cost evaluation and analysis of supplier spend and consolidation ability
- Ability to manage multiple conflicting tasks in a dynamic environment
- High degree of accuracy and detail
- Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
- MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and some Access is preferred
- Various ERP systems and Internet use skills
- BA or 10-15 years of relevant job experience
- MBA Preferred
HSE
All managers are responsible for creating a positive safety culture and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. It is the responsibility of each manager to ensure that employees receive regular training regarding health, safety and environmental matters. Each manager is also accountable to ensure that HSE matters are addressed in a timely manner and that compliance with both legislative and corporate requirements are maintained.
Manager responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:
- Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance
- Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process
- Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained
- Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements
- Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established training matrix
- Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts
- Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition
- Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees
- Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees
Why Scientific Products? The three parallelograms in our logo reflect our core company values: People, Process, and Performance. As part of ATS, Scientific Products leverages the ATS Business Model (ABM) to train, develop, engage, empower, and energize our people to make impactful changes in the organization. Our relentless focus on people is what continues to set us apart as a great place to build a career.
- We provide a wide range of innovative and high-quality scientific products that improve people’s lives
- We offer a robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision
- We offer 401(K) including company match, Paid Time Off annually Paid Holidays
- You will enjoy career Advancement Opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth
EEO and Affirmative Action Statement:
SP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis and takes affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. It is our policy to provide our employees and applicants with equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, political belief, pregnancy, citizenship, handicap or disability, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SP's Affirmative Action Plan is available through the HR Department and may be accessed during normal business hours.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:
SP will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
