Strategic Sourcing Manager

1 week ago

Elkton, United States W. L. Gore & Associates Full time
About the Role: We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our global Procurement team. In this role, you will lead the strategic development and operational management of a regional supplier network providing textile and processing solutions. This Associate will be a member of a global Procurement, Supply Chain and Enterprise organization in the early stages of a business transformation journey, with the individual opportunity to shape the future operating environment within your region and across the business. The primary responsibility of the role is to develop, implement and execute regional Procurement category strategies for your defined categories in line with the global organization goals. In support of this, work activities will include amongst others Contracting; Risk and Supplier Performance Management to ensure reliable supply; Market Analysis, Sourcing of new capabilities; Sustainability management.

This position will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities:
  • Engage with internal global and regional stakeholders to understand and serve the needs of our business
  • Shape global strategies and develop, implement, and execute the regional Procurement category strategy
  • Conduct supplier and market analysis and provide insights to stakeholders
  • Develop the supply network (existing & new suppliers) to create access to value adding technologies and sources
  • Establish and manage critical supplier relationships and lead supplier strategy development and performance management workflows across the network
  • Identify and drive strategic sourcing initiatives
  • Lead contract negotiations to deliver the required service and performance levels
  • Assess supply risks and develop appropriate mitigation plans
  • Drive Sustainability, Social and Regulatory compliance across supply network
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in general business management, or supply chain management or equivalent professional qualification
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a Strategic Sourcing Manager role
  • Experience developing and executing supplier performance and risk management workflows
  • Strategic mindset capable of translating organizational and functional needs and goals into an executable work plan
  • Leadership skills with demonstrated ability to set a direction and hold other business partners accountable for the delivery of workflows
  • Demonstrated ability to create, implement and execute a Category and supporting Supplier sourcing strategies
  • Demonstrated capability to drive difficult supplier negotiations to successful outcomes
  • Ability to travel up to 20% within region
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience within Textile processing industries
  • Working knowledge of Sustainability and Social Compliance
  • Project Management skills


This position requires access to export-controlled areas and information. Candidates must be "U.S. persons" as that term is defined in 8 USC §1324b(a)(3). The term "U.S. persons" includes resident aliens ("green-card" holders) as well as certain refugees, asylum-holders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC §1255a.

Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact

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