Strategic Sourcing Manager – Global Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Procurement

Job Summary:

A Strategic Sourcing Manager oversees the entire life cycle of goods, from sourcing to delivery, by coordinating transportation, warehousing, and inventory. They ensure that products move efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time. They handle supplier relations, tracking, documentation, and problem-solving to optimize the supply chain and satisfy customers. They work with, and backup, Purchasing Managers and Agents as well as working with specialized procurement firms as needed. They oversee the sourcing strategies of the company to enhance our competitive positioning and resilience in the global market. The Strategic Sourcing Manager continuously improves the sourcing processes and ensures they align with the company goals and delivers the desired outcomes. As part of the Material Acquisition Planning (MAP) team, the Strategic Sourcing Manager participates in planning, directing, and coordinating the operational duties of the team by formulating policy, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate marketplace, supply chain risks, and manage suppliers globally
• Investigate and analyze economic and industrial trends for potential supply chain impacts
• Assess global markets and suppliers for supply chain risk reduction
• Analyze procurement operations, develop plans, and implement strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency
• Present procurement metrics and threat analysis to company leadership
• Engage in cross functional teams to align sourcing efforts with business objectives
• Represent the Procurement Team on special project teams or task forces
• Develop excellent working relationships with both internal and external customers and build long-term, collaborative relationships with preferred suppliers
• Help document, streamline and automate procurement processes
• Develop reports on costs, performance metrics, and supply chain activities
• Develop the company’s compliance with procurement regulations
• Oversee the process flow of raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products
• Monitor stock levels, ensure accuracy, and maintain records
• Arrange and manage shipments, select carriers, negotiate rates, and track deliveries
• Manage finished goods inventory and issue to job orders
• Procure customized items
• Handle shipping documents, customs forms, and other logistics paperwork
• Examine supplier qualifications and terms to setup new suppliers
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams (Sales, Stockroom, Quality, Engineering, Finance), and customers
• Evaluate forecasts to maintain desired inventory levels
• Identify qualified vendors for difficult to source items
• Evaluate supplier quotes and services regularly and as needed
• Evaluate supplier performance
• Assist in the investigation of non-conforming materials and take corrective action
• Use various tools like Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and inventory software
• Other procurement duties as assigned

Skills:

• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, concepts, practices and regulations
• Ability to set procurement strategies and set goals
• Strong technical understanding of assigned parts
• Ability to understand engineering drawings, budgets and contract language
• Able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong negotiation and customer service skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong organizational and time management
• Ability to work professionally in team environment and with other departmental teams
• Ability to interface with the company leadership and supplier senior management
• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret various reports
• Ability to develop spreadsheets, databases, presentations, reports, charts, graphs using computer software
• Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing; technical writing a plus
• High proficiency with logistics/inventory software
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Must be able to work independently with minimal direction and oversight
• High ethical standards
• High attention to detail

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, mathematics, economics, or related field, preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience in vendor qualification for customized or made to specification items, required
• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience in an MRP environment, electronics or technical industry, a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience, preferred
• Experience in lean or six sigma process improvement, preferred
• Experience in motion control industrial purchasing, a plus
• Purchasing agent certification, a plus

Job Detail:

• Full-time, salary-exempt with full benefits
• Salary DOE
• Onsite position
• Day Shift - Monday through Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM

Essential Functions:

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Use of upper body, arms, and hands throughout the day
• Lifting 5-10 pounds periodically

Company Benefits:

• Health insurance - 100% employee premium coverage with low deductible!
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, select holidays)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Long Term Disability insurance

Our company makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue business hardship. Please let us know if you need an accommodation to participate in the application process. We can be reached by telephone at 208-263-8541, by fax at 208-255-4717, or email at accommodations@encoder.com. Please address correspondence to the HR Manager.

Encoder Products Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.