SOURCING MANAGER
Manages and coordinates activities to source new suppliers, negotiate contracts and walk suppliers through Quality Approval to achieve delivery of raw materials for plant needs. This position will be located in either St. Louis, MO or Montgomery, AL.
- Establishes and runs projects related to sourcing needs as directed from upper management.
- Establishes procedures to accomplish sourcing a variety of materials in a cost-effective manner.
- Prepares and assigns task to team members working collaboratively with all departments.
- Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports.
- Keeps informed of economic, industrial, and other trends that affect markets, prices, and delivery conditions.
- Recommends major purchases of materials based on anticipated changes in prices or on unusual availability situations.
- Participates and leads in contract negotiations and vendor selection.
- Monitors performance and capabilities of vendors to ensure maintenance of delivery, quality, and price commitments.
- Arranges for disposal of surplus materials.
- Manages and evaluates supplier performance.
- Acts as a liaison in dealings between vendors and user departments when necessary.
- May perform duties of Buyer in new supplier start up phases.
- Responsible for Inventory Turns and cost savings projects
Position Qualification Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience
Minimum five years’ experience in a strategic sourcing role with a proven track record certifying new suppliers meeting Quality and Delivery needs domestically and internationally.
Skills + Knowledge
Proficient with MRP/ERP systems, Excel and other Microsoft Office Products. Knowledge of general office practices and procedures. Good verbal and written communication skills necessary. Must be dependable, accurate, detail oriented and possess the ability to work well in a team environment. General knowledge of NAFTA and related international shipping requirements (e.g. customs, etc.)
Physical Activities + Demands
Physical demands commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job which requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, push, pull, grasp, talk, hear, climb, and see. The employee is required to lift 25 to 60 pounds rarely and/or 5 to 25 pounds occasionally and/or 1 to 5 pounds frequently and/or under 1 pound continuously from floor to waist and move 1 or 2 feet. Must be able to maintain a level state of alertness while performing this job.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Hager Companies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Forklift Operator’s and Manlift Operator’s licenses and valid state Driver’s License required.
Hager Companies does not offer work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
We offer an excellent benefits package and competitive salary. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, employer-paid short-term disability, and other ancillary benefits. Hager offers PTO, company paid holidays, 401(k), and an incentive bonus plan.
