Strategic Sourcing Manager

Nortek Data Center Cooling (Nortek Data Center Cooling)

$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of strategic purchasing experience
  • Successful track record in cost reduction and supplier negotiation
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%, including international
  • Valid passport required

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage sourcing strategies for assigned commodities
  • Conduct supply market analysis and supplier capability assessments
  • Recruit and manage suppliers, developing RFQs and analyzing data
  • Evaluate and prioritize sourcing opportunities for business goals
  • Lead product development activities with key suppliers
  • Monitor sourcing savings and contract compliance performance
  • Perform other ad hoc tasks as assigned by management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation package
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Supportive work environment focused on strategic goals
  • Exposure to international sourcing and supplier relationships
  • Increased visibility within the company and industry
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is a highly visible position that will develop, coordinate, and manage sourcing plans that will create maximum benefits for the business. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will identify and implement significant cost reduction strategies; while improving quality, delivery and service from our supply base.

Position Requirements:
  • Drive cost-focused strategy for assigned sites and commodities across Nortek Air Solutions
  • Responsible for sourcing strategy, supply market analysis, supplier capability assessment, supplier recruitment and management, RFQ/P development, analysis of complex data, and managing projects across multiple sites
  • Participates in assessment and prioritization of strategic sourcing opportunities to achieve business objectives
  • Lead cross functional product development activities with key suppliers.
  • Supports performance tracking activities including sourcing savings, contract compliance and other measures
  • Ensure price controllership via PPV reporting and contract management
  • Other Ad hoc duties as assigned by manager


Position Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
  • A minimum of 5 years strategic purchasing experience or equivalent.
  • Proven success in meeting aggressive cost reduction, supplier negotiation and productivity targets.
  • Advanced analytical abilities and problem-solving techniques in understanding data collection and the ability to develop intuitive and actionable insights
  • Thorough knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office software and ERP systems
  • Travel up to 25%, some international travel.
  • Must be able to maintain a valid passport.

Preferred:
  • Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
  • MBA Preferred
  • CPSM and/or APICS certified


Nortek Air Solutions, LLC, offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. To learn more about Nortek Air Solutions, please visit our company website at http://www.nortekair.com/.

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