Global Sourcing Manager

CECO Environmental is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager leads the global sourcing of materials and services for all commodities and categories supporting CECO manufacturing facilities. In alignment with business leadership, the role develops competitive commodity and category strategies that achieve the lowest total cost of ownership, generate direct and indirect cost savings, reduce material lead times, improve working capital, and ensure an uninterrupted flow of supply. Key focus areas include supplier development and performance, supplier quality, high-growth region sourcing, value engineering support, sole/single source elimination, and supply risk mitigation. Essential DutiesResponsibilities: This job description represents only the primary areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Builds and implements global sourcing and category strategies aligned with business and technical needs, the Company strategic business plan, and Department key performance indicators. Monitors market dynamics, the supplier competitive landscape, and key category cost drivers, using should-cost models to identify innovative supplier offerings and build company leverage. Manages, measures, and improves cost competitiveness for direct and indirect materials, preparing cost and lead time estimates to support purchasing decisions and achieve the lowest total cost of ownership. Improves working capital through payment terms extensions, payment cycle optimization, vendor-managed inventories, and lead time reductions. Identifies, screens, and qualifies new global suppliers to fill supply chain gaps, improve equipment performance, and increase supply base competition, leading the RFI, RFQ, bid review, and supplier selection process. Negotiates strategic supply agreements and contracts to lower costs, secure supply, and eliminate sole or single source situations. Develops Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs for critical and strategic suppliers, including scorecards, quarterly business reviews, category benchmarking, and contingency plans up to supplier removal from the AVL. Applies supplier risk assessment methodologies and maintains visibility of global supplier capacity and capability, aligning supplier schedules with Company demand to ensure supply continuity and reliable production schedules. Develops global logistics capabilities and sustainable supply chain processes to support efficient freight movement and new sourcing countries of origin. Prioritizes and manages multiple sourcing projects based on projected business impact, evaluating the effectiveness of plans and programs and adjusting as needed. Partners with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Operations, Quality, Finance, Technology, Platform Procurement, and other CECO businesses to resolve systemic supply issues and engage suppliers at a strategic level. Ensures compliance with safety regulations, company policies, procedures, and values, and export/import regulations. EducationExperience: Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials, supply chain, business, or a related discipline required; master's degree preferred. Ten or more years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, and materials management roles. Ten or more years of management experience. Industrial equipment manufacturing experience required, including commodities such as pumps, motors, valves, actuators, castings, raw materials, and fabricated components (welding, machining, painting, resin, and fiberglass reinforced plastic). Minimum of 5 years' experience in following categories: Electricals, Instrumentation, Controls, Electronics, WireCable. Experience with ISO requirements and quali…

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