Victaulic Company of America

Sourcing Manager

Victaulic Company of America • $90K — $120K *
Easton, PA 18042In-Person
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA preferred
  • 8+ years of progressive global strategic sourcing experience, preferably in manufacturing
  • Minimum 3 years of people management experience
  • Track record in delivering significant cost savings and supplier assurance initiatives at a portfolio level
  • Expertise in complex negotiation and supplier management
  • Ability to build executive-level supplier relationships
  • Demonstrated capability in team objective setting and performance accountability

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee a team of 4-6 sourcing professionals
  • Establish team objectives, performance metrics, and sourcing initiative targets
  • Cultivate and sustain executive-level supplier relationships
  • Drive improvements and change within the organization
  • Engage in business planning and budget development
  • Ensure adherence to sourcing policies and ethical standards
  • Develop team talent through coaching and performance management
  • Collaborate with departments on strategic initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness plans
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Support for work-life balance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Retirement savings options with company match
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage a team of 4-6 direct reports comprised of sourcing professionals, who develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for business unit or commodity groups
  • Set team objectives, performance metrics, and targets for sourcing initiatives (e.g. cost savings, supplier assurance, etc)
  • Build and maintain executive-level supplier relationships
  • Drive organizational change and process improvements
  • Participate in business planning and budget processes
  • Ensure compliance with sourcing policies and ethical standards
  • Develop talent through coaching, performance management, and succession planning
  • Collaborate with other departments on strategic initiatives, such as S&OP, capital planning, and executive reviews


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • 8+ years of progressive global strategic sourcing experience, with manufacturing industry experience preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of people management experience
  • Proven track record of delivering significant cost savings/supply assurance initiatives at the portfolio level (multi-category)
  • Comfortable serving as the escalation point for complex negotiation and supplier management
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain executive-level supplier relationships
  • Proven success setting team objectives, performance metrics, and targets for sourcing initiatives - and holding a team accountable for results
  • Demonstrated talent development capabilities, including coaching, performance management, succession planning, and recruiting
  • Strong business acumen with experience contributing to business planning and budget processes
  • Proven ability to drive organizational change and process improvements at a functional level
  • Track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from strategy through implementation
  • Participated in the establishment of sourcing best practices, tools, and methodologies that scale across a team
  • Executive presence and strategic communication skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and the executive team
  • Strong understanding of sourcing policies, ethical standards, and compliance requirements


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About Victaulic Company of America

Victaulic Company of America is a leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, including couplings, fittings, and valves. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including construction, oil and gas, mining, and water treatment. Victaulic's mission is to provide innovative solutions that improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the piping industry. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania. Victaulic has operations in more than 120 countries and employs over 4,500 people worldwide.
Learn more about Victaulic Company of America
Size
4,500 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1919
* Ladders Estimates

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