Senior Sourcing Manager

Join our dynamic Strategic Sourcing team as Sourcing Manager for the nonwovens category. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing Rockline's global supply strategy and for managing all aspects of supplier relationships for assigned nonwoven category. Objectives include obtaining the best net value by evaluating the global market and optimizing the supply chain.

Functions of the Senior Sourcing Manager include:

• Collaborate with other departments to transition sourcing processes from tactical to strategic.
• Support internal and external customers in the development of commercial terms with suppliers, solve problems, optimize pricing matrix and supply chains, resolve raw material quality issues, and complete and communicate Supplier Performance Reviews.
• Implement Strategic Sourcing best practices and processes into the sourcing process to drive value.
• Develop complex, dynamic, sophisticated, comprehensive, and innovative category strategies; align category strategy with business unit strategy to focus on delivering business needs; and communicate an executive summary of the category strategy to business unit owners & executives.
• Identify global strategic and non-strategic suppliers who deliver best net value, product development, innovation, and competitiveness requirements. Identify game-changing technology and communicate to stakeholders.
• Develop and manage the supplier base, lead suppliers in cost negotiations, cost reduction, and cost containment discussions, risk mitigation, and value improvement for best net value. Perform commodity analysis on price and cost, supplier comparison, market, and industry trends.
• Negotiate terms and conditions, performance specifications, acceptance criteria, liquidated damages, payment terms, lead times, etc., and implement appropriate contracts and/or purchase order terms of sale with suppliers where applicable.
• Forge key strategic relationships with strategic suppliers and industry leaders, develop those relationships, and ensure long-term mutually beneficial objectives while providing the business with access to supplier innovation and exclusivity.
• Develop, coordinate, and negotiate long-term supply strategies, supply agreements, and contracts.
• Build industry, product, and supply base knowledge, including key cost drivers. Become an expert on the marketplace, supply sources, and competition.
• Perform effective project management by leading and influencing sourcing projects.
• Convert requisitions to purchase orders for large and/or complex purchases.
• Supervise junior Global Sourcing associates, monitor and guide their performance and development.
• Demonstrate commitment to Rockline's RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Ensure that all work is performed safely, as this responsibility is part of each associate's essential accountabilities.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related tasks as needed or requested.

Requirements/Skills for Senior Sourcing Manager:
• A minimum of 8 years of strategic sourcing or experience in a related discipline sourcing role will be required.
• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related is required. MBA preferred. CPSM, CPIM or C.P.M. preferred
• Significant experience with developing, writing & negotiating contracts/agreements.
• Excellent knowledge of contract law & Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
• Ability to perform market surveys and to analyze cost and pricing data
• Ability to mentor and develop associates on Sourcing best practices.
• The ability to perform timely & effective RFQ/RFP preparation & analysis.
• Proven change management skills
• Ability to build and foster healthy internal and external relationships
• Ability to effectively collaborate with other departments and suppliers
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform market and industry trend analysis, evaluate supply sources and assist internal customers by identifying solution to their needs.
• Ability to analyze data and make recommendations and appropriate business decisions.
• Ability to plan negotiation strategies and effectively negotiate terms and conditions
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and meet impending deadlines
• A high-energy, self-motivated individual that can develop and implement strategies
• Strong analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to articulate thoughts and sell ideas to diverse group
• Ability to lead by developing consensus and igniting action in others
• Work independently, receiving minimal guidance only on the most complex issues
• Lead project teams (OGSM, Cross functional, sourcing, etc.) to meet important goals
• Negotiates with a high level of discretion allowed, and in situations that are very high complexity, and has a high business impact. Mentors other on negotiation process
• Must be able to travel independently nationally and internationally (globally); up to 25-30% travel required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)