Sr. Global Sourcing Leader

Job Summary

Establishes and leads cross functional commodity teams to create and implement value optimizing supply strategies for assigned commodity/commodities.  Works with project teams to identify sources and negotiate price and delivery for new components.  Ultimately responsible for the supply relationship within the assigned commodity/commodities.  Travels as required for the successful completion of duties. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

• (20%) A proven ability to drive lower costs through regional/global consolidation.  

• (10%) Considerable knowledge of sources of supply, markets, price, and commodity trends, with the ability to accurately predict marketplace events and develop both long-range strategy and short-term contingency plans.   

• (20%) Strong strategic supplier management skills.  

• (10%) Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to make presentations and influence people at all levels of the organization, including upper management.   

• (10%) The ability to manage multiple projects and activities that often have competing priorities.  

• (10%) Selects & Develops suppliers into strategic partners bringing value & innovation to the supply chain.   

• (5%) Performs and Manages Competitive bidding process, Make vs Buy analysis.  

• (5%) Evaluate, measure and report Supplier performance metrics and scorecards.   

• (5%) Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel & Outlook.   

• (5%) The ability to travel up to 25% of the time  

Education and Experience Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or technical field or equivalent experience.  Advance degree desired. 

• 7+ years purchasing experience, with a preference towards procurement in a manufacturing environment with a Fortune 500 Company. 

• Strong commodity experience within global sourcing 

• Proven negotiating skills, Team Leadership/Management Skills, and Project Leadership experience required. 

• Strong analytical skills required.   

• International Business Experience required. 

• A master's degree in business administration (MBA) is a plus 

• A Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or other related professional certification, completed or in progress is desired. 

• Six Sigma Greenbelt certification, completed or in progress is a plus. 

• Experience in supply chain operations and/or management is plus 

Required Skills

• Proven negotiation skills  

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written 

• Advanced presentation and communication skills 

• Skilled at effectively interfacing with employees at all levels in the organization. 

• Proven ability to provide leadership through influence. 

• Able to facilitate dynamic, cross-functional groups 

• Strong global citizenship awareness as it relates to culture and customs 

• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and activities that often have competing priorities  

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office computer systems and applications  

Work Environment:

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Working conditions are normal for manufacturing environments
• Ability to travel domestically

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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