Senior Strategic Global Sourcing Specialist

2 months ago

Burlington, Vermont, United States Generac Power Systems Full time

We are DR Power, a Generac Company, professional power equipment done right.

Established in 1985, we are a leader in the design and manufacture of professional-grade gas and battery-powered outdoor power equipment. We are dedicated to the enduring quality and uncompromising performance of everything we build. We stand behind every DR product and are here to help every customer regardless of when or where they made their initial purchase.

The Senior Strategic Global Sourcing Specialist is responsible for various Sourcing activities while networking within a dynamic, people focused environment. Working cross-functionally, the Senior Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the strategic management and performance of various spend categories as assigned. The Senior Sourcing Specialist is responsible for a number of diverse actions within the organization, with principal focus on sourcing, supplier management, and supplier development, maintaining an agile and aggressive supply base while procuring high quality goods at a fair and competitive price. This role also manages the execution of sourcing strategies that produce tangible value through the implementation of process and projects that yield a reduced total cost of material acquisition, revenue and gross margin improvement, supply base alignment, enhanced product quality, and overall reduction of risk.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Identify and deliver material cost productivity to the cost of goods sold leveraging continuous improvement methodologies
  • Define and communicate commodity and supplier strategies
  • Manage supplier expectations and performance, driving corrective action and improvements as prescribed using data analytics
  • Develop, negotiate, and execute agreement with suppliers that provides best in class services
  • Lead New Product Innovation projects from sourcing side
  • Identify new suppliers to support life cycle product strategy for new, existing, or end of life products;
  • Manage suppliers to meet the overall goals and objectives of the business (Service and Aftermarket Operations)
  • Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned;
  • Develop, process and maintain required documentation as advised by cross-functional teams; follow retention policy as required;
  • Aid in material management escalations;
  • Utilize Supplier Relationship software such as SAP ARIBA to support improved supplier execution.
  • Develop comprehensive request for proposals, analysis and reporting of benchmarking information
  • Optimize the supply chain of goods and services from our suppliers to our customers by focusing on market driven responsiveness

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field OR equivalent work experience;
  • 5 years' experience in Strategic Sourcing or related work environment;
  • Knowledge of supplier contracts, product conformity, quality tool box and problem solving methodologies;

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience and understanding of assigned commodities;
  • Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) software such as SAP Hana, IBM Cognos, or other;
  • Experience with ERP and Supplier Relationship software packages e.g. SAP, Oracle, JDE, Baan, Visual, SAP Ariba, etc.;
  • Strong negotiation skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to interpret data and database application knowledge;
  • Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;
  • Knowledge of supplier contracts, product conformity, quality tool box and problem solving methodologies;
  • Knowledge of purchasing techniques including strategic supplier concepts;
  • Knowledge of supply solutions that optimize business investment costs;

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

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