Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Sourcing Manager

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $94,160 - $124,762 per year

About the role

  • Partner with departmental leaders to implement a global sourcing strategy for categories/commodities
  • Support the Global Sourcing team in fulfilling category management strategy, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and handling escalations
  • Manage categories such as wire harnesses, electronic component distributors, batteries, switches and relays
  • Develop and execute strategies for acquiring electronics components, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring supply continuity
  • Ensure new product development projects are delivered on-cost, on-time, and without supply-driven failures
  • Use sourcing tools and conduct RFI, RFP, RFQ processes to support supplier selection
  • Control the critical review file and act as interface between planning and suppliers to execute priorities
  • Participate in idea-generation and review implementation progress to deliver cost-saving targets
  • Participate in audits with Quality Assurance and external auditors to ensure consistent supplier quality
  • Stay up to date with suppliers’ capacity, capabilities, products, and technologies and inform decision-makers
  • Understand and comply with Company policies and maintain regular attendance
  • Attend in-person or virtual meetings and communicate effectively and respectfully with others

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of demonstrated experience working in a supplier management role in the manufacturing industry
  • Sound understanding of manufacturing processes for industrial products and components, including electronics components, both passive and active
  • Experience managing categories like wire harnesses, electronic component distributors, batteries, switches and relays
  • Ability to lead project teams and provide direction to cross-functional project groups
  • Great critical thinking, organizational, planning and project management skills
  • Great interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships and resolve conflict
  • Sound communication skills (written, verbal, listening and presentation)
  • Sound business acumen and analytical skills; ability to use and analyze data
  • Financial acumen and numerical ability to manage budgetary resources
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to travel internationally
  • Preferred: experience working with EMS Component Distribution and OEMs
  • Preferred: experience using Oracle Sourcing functions
  • Preferred certifications: Certified in Supply Management (CSM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Benefits
  • Medical & Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program
  • Family Forming Benefits (Adoption and Fertility support)
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Other Leaves
  • Paid Parental Time
  • Military Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) with company contributions
  • Eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
supplier managementcategory managementcontract negotiationssourcing strategiesRFIRFPRFQdata analysisbudget managementmanufacturing processes
Soft Skills
critical thinkingorganizational skillsproject managementinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsbusiness acumenanalytical skillsleadershipconflict resolutionplanning
Certifications
Certified in Supply Management (CSM)Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)