Director, Sourcing

Rittal, LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world's leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks ], and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data centers, outdoor and hybrid applications.

Sourcing & Procurement Director

Responsibilities:

• International sourcing experience. Lead of Sourcing for subsidary for the related Commodity Groups
• Experience sourcing Steel/Steel fabricated parts.
• Identification and Analysis of new Sourcing-Markets
• Analytical, Dynamic and Focused on business priorities
• Global organization experience
• Strong Leadership skills (communication, results driven, employee performance management, employee development, etc.)
• Strong S&P technical skills (contract negotiation, insourcing, outsourcing, supplier performance management, etc.)
• Personnel Management (disciplinary and technical) of Local Commodity Manager and Local Buyer at subsidiary
• Tasked to present the targets and requirements of the subsidiary and to align with the targets of Rittal Global Sourcing and Global Commodity Management
• Responsibility to achieve the local targets
• Ensure the strategic and tactical material availability of related Commodity Groups for all demanding stake holders at subsidiary
• Variance and gap analysis of skill set Sourcing-Team and Sourcing Employees including training- and development-plans
• Identification and Implementation of necessary Sourcing Tools
• Further Development of Sourcing- and Commodity Strategies
• International Cooperation within the global Rittal Sourcing Organization
• Proactive reporting of significant Sourcing-Market Developments to Stakeholder
• Active Support of Implementation of local Project management-Structures

Knowledge & Experience:

• Master's degree in business/Engineering or Science preferable
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Sourcing and Leadership experience
• Experience in technical environment (e.g. Technical Sourcing, Design)
• Good Knowledge of Sourcing-Technic, methods, processes and strategies
• Good Skills in Communication and Assertiveness
• Strong analytic skills and Team Skills

What we offer is an opportunity to be a part of a team that increases the optimization and efficiency of our Global Company. Our goal is to create a safe work environment that our customers can trust us to deliver quality products. We enjoy all the benefits of an international company quickly growing in the US.