Join a company with over 30 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative solutions for SPA.
With a strong commitment to excellence, the company is dedicated to transforming ideas into unique experiences.
**JOB TITLE: Sr. Sourcing Manager**
**SUMMARY**
We design, develop, and manufacture the most innovative SPA products in the market.
To achieve this, we rely on talented individuals to drive operational excellence and foster continuous growth.
As a Sourcing Manager, you play a decisive role.
Collaboration is essential, as you will work closely with diverse stakeholders, including Sales, Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, Production, Accounting, and Research & Development.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Define and/or improve supply chain strategies and policies to enable the organization to achieve its objectives;
- Oversees the integration of strategies, organizational processes, and human resources within the sourcing function.
- Provide summarized information to different groups in the organization about the material cost trend in the market and possible impact to our business.
- Determine and present annual budget for material cost, consumable supplies and subcontracting.
- Responsible for purchasing and subcontracting negotiations to reach the optimum total cost of ownership.
- Foster strategic partnerships with key suppliers to maximize value in terms of cost, quality, and delivery.
- Participate in supplier selection activities with the R&D and Quality teams to select the best partners to support the company.
- Propose, develop and implement procurement strategies and tools (EDI, VMI, SRM, Advance Planning, etc.).
- Lead strategic procurement projects oriented for Material Cost Reduction and / or qualification of alternative & better materials.
- Lead the Raw Material Strategy to improve year over year inventory turns.
- Provide leadership, analytical and tactical support in establishing current and future material costs.
- Other activities related to the position.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for this role.
Reasonable accommodations can be provided to support individuals with disabilities in performing essential functions.
**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor's Degree, (open to options)
- Master's in Business Administration (desirable)
- 5 years of experience Supply Chain Management
**LANGUAGES**
- English advanced
**CERTIFICATES / LICENSES**
- Certified CPIM (desirable)
**SOFT SKILLS**
1.
Excellent communicator, active listening skills and assertive communication.
2.
Ability for coordinating interdisciplinary teams, creating impact and influencing others.
3.
Proactive.
4.
Self-motivated, Independent worker and accountable for results.
5.
Analytical, data driven decision-making
**REPORTS TO**
- VP Manufacturing Operations
**PEOPLE SUPERVISED**
- 3
**POSITION**
- Sourcing Buyer
- Sourcing Specialist