SPX Technologies

Strategic Sourcing Manager

SPX Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Overland Park • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Manage a category of materials/parts, including owning category strategy, supplier selection and approval process, negotiation, contracts and while adhering to the HVAC SS business processes
  • This position will be responsible for leading all sourcing strategy development to support both short- and long-term strategies of the businesses, including year over year improvements in current and new product material cost, quality, availability and inventory
  • Develop and execute short and long-term sourcing strategies that support technical, quality and commercial requirements
  • Optimize cost and supply chains
  • Regularly adapt sourcing strategies in relation to market trends and business requirements to enhance effectiveness
  • Incorporate risk mitigation, LCC sourcing
  • Develop exit strategies for suppliers that don’t meet SPX supplier standards
  • Lead the strategic sourcing process including supplier identification, selection, RFX, negotiation, supplier/contract negotiation
  • Subject Matter Expert for assigned category; uses knowledge/expertise of category to manage cost drivers, changing supply base, and market innovation to capture lower costs and/or high value alternatives to meet stakeholder needs
  • Acquires a deep understanding of the supply markets that provide material, products, or services
  • Assesses the supply market, our current and future state to develop sourcing strategies and risk mitigation
  • Establish relationships with functional and divisional peers and leaders to ensure sourcing strategies align with our business goals and objectives
  • Proven track record in driving productivity and value-add through negotiations and supplier management
  • Utilize formal sourcing processes for category strategy, supplier selection, qualification, contracting and ongoing management
  • Support and influence NPD (New Product Development) programs in a cross functional setting with product management, engineering, manufacturing, and quality
  • Identifies and aggregates technical, commercial, risk, opportunity, and demand requirements for contract negotiation
  • Lead negotiation and execution of agreements
  • Work with the CoE regarding Supplier Management strategy and approach including Supplier Relationship Management, Performance Management, Issue Resolution, and the qualification of new suppliers
  • VA/VE - Work closely with long term suppliers to manage this core supply base for productivity/cost down initiatives using VA/VE tools
  • Maintain a working knowledge of the world-class supply chain process to ensure that existing processes are targeted to attain excellence versus industry benchmarks

Requirements

  • 5 to 8 years’ relevant work experience in global manufacturing companies with increasing responsibilities in a multi-site, multi-product, company
  • International experience strongly preferred
  • Solid negotiation skills
  • Competent at planning and leading negotiation
  • Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes and project management skills
  • Process oriented and driven
  • Understanding of supplier capabilities and the marketplace
  • Technical acumen to bridge the gap between internal development and external supply base
  • Demonstrated experience and success working in a fast paced, matrixed environment satisfying multiple customers
  • Strategic planning/thinking skills, coupled with analytical and execution skills
  • Strong presentation skills and ability to articulate vision to a broad audience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including advanced data functions in Excel, ability to translate data to decision making
  • Demonstrated ability to interface with executive and senior level management, both internally and externally
  • Well versed in commercial agreements – NDA, Master Supply, Intellectual Property
  • Competent in ERP systems and end-to-end supply chain management processes (concept, planning, development, launch)
  • Proven track record of meeting commitments with the highest standards of ethics and integrity
  • Take charge individual with intensity and clear sense of urgency
  • Out-of-the-box thinker, decisive; experienced in and capable of communicating the need for results and leading change with a variety of departments and teams
  • An excellent team player.
Benefits
  • Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
  • Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
  • Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
  • Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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