Strategic Sourcing Manager

1w1 week ago

ControlTouch Systems

Louisville, US · Full-time · $110,000 – $145,000

About this role

ControlTouch Systems is seeking a driven and analytical strategic sourcing manager to join their procurement team. This team links suppliers and project teams to provide assurance of supply supporting rapid business growth. The role owns strategic supplier relationships and oversees a multi-million dollar spend base.

Responsible for strategic sourcing of specific commodity groups, advanced procurement activities, supplier rationalization, and contractual negotiations of system parts to ensure customer schedules are met on time. Execute purchase orders to support project and operational activities. Act as the main link between suppliers and internal project teams to identify and mitigate risks in delivery, cost, or quality.

Work cross-functionally with Business Development, Engineering, Field Installation, and Project Management teams to plan short and long-term supply needs for top customers. Office setting and field locations with travel up to 10%. Collaborative, engaging, and success driven culture.

Help develop the growing function by driving continuous improvement initiatives such as standing up core S&OP processes, developing strategic sourcing plans, and improving cost savings tracking. Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers both domestic and global. Support implementation and reporting of key department measurables.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or a Supply Chain/Operations discipline preferred
5+ years of experience in supply chain, with preference for strategic sourcing functions such as global sourcing of commodities, contract negotiations, supplier management, and advanced procurement activities
Experience working in environments such as manufacturing, engineered products, or project management of technical systems preferred
Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed environment and meet needs of internal customers
Willingness to travel to supplier and customer facilities as needed and work non-business hours based on project needs
Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel required; experience with MRP/ERP systems preferred
Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Own strategic supplier relationships for specific categories to ensure on-time delivery of supply to project sites to meet integration schedules for customers
Work cross-functionally with business development, project management, and integration teams to plan short and long-term supply needs for top customers
Execute purchase orders to support project and operational activities to ensure project schedules are met
Conduct pricing and contract negotiations to ensure cost, quality, and supply targets are met
Act as the main link between suppliers and internal project teams to identify and mitigate risks in delivery, cost, or quality of critical materials categories
Drive continuous improvement through development of strategic sourcing plans, global supplier development, and supplier risk mitigation plans
Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers both domestic and global
Support, implement, and report on key department measurables