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Strategic Sourcing Manager
3 months ago
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Full Time
Houston, TX
*Relocation Support Considered
Contact Desmond Nugent for more information.
Career Transitions is supporting a Houston, TX based client who is a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to delivering high-quality products to our customers. The company prides itself on a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in all aspects of the operations who is adding a Strategic Sourcing Manager to their team.
The On-Site six figure Strategic Sourcing Manager plays a crucial role in optimizing our sourcing processes and driving value engineering initiatives to enhance the competitiveness of our products in the market. The ideal candidate has a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and project management, with a proven track record of implementing successful VA/VE initiatives.
What you are doing as a Strategic Sourcing Manager:
- Lead workshops to identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement, and performance enhancement across product lines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to implement VA/VE recommendations effectively.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product designs, materials, and manufacturing processes while maintaining product integrity and customer satisfaction.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on cost, quality, capacity, and capability to support VA/VE objectives.
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve cost savings and performance improvements while ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
- Monitor supplier performance metrics, including quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness, to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
- Address supplier issues and challenges proactively, working closely with internal stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
- Conduct regular supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and quality standards.
- Analyze cost drivers and trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction and value enhancement.
- Prepare and present regular reports and presentations to senior management, highlighting the impact of VA/VE initiatives on the company's bottom line and competitive position.
What you need as Strategic Sourcing Manager:
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field is required.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with a focus on value analysis/engineering.
- Proven track record of successfully leading VA/VE initiatives and achieving significant cost savings and performance improvements.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Project management experience, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive cross-functional collaboration.
- Knowledge of quality management systems, lean manufacturing principles, and supplier development methodologies.
- Ability to travel 25% plus in your first year to customer sites.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and ERP systems; experience with supply chain management software is a plus.
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