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Nefab · 9 hours ago

Senior Sourcing Manager (Metal and Foam)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Nefab Group is a growing organization seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager for Metal and Foam in their Americas region. This role involves leading sourcing operations, developing local sourcing strategies, and managing supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective and high-quality packaging solutions.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing operations for metal and foam materials, from supplier research and qualification to negotiation and final agreement

Analyze company spending and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements

Develop and implement local sourcing strategies aligned with the company's and the Nefab Group’s long-term goals

Drive cost reduction initiatives and optimization programs to improve total process efficiency

Define and monitor local KPIs to evaluate sourcing performance and efficiency

Forecast future volumes, products, materials, and supplier portfolio needs based on customer and market insights

Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to deliver added value to end customers

Conduct cost, risk, and scenario analyses, including benchmarking and supplier evaluations

Maintain a strong understanding of cost structures for different materials

Provide sourcing support during early stages of customer projects and sales processes

Collaborate and share supplier insights with global sourcing, sales, and engineering teams

Report on market trends, pricing, material shortages, and other significant industry developments

Ensure supply chain practices comply with corporate social responsibility, code of conduct, and group values

Promote environmentally friendly sourcing solutions wherever feasible

Ensure all sourced goods comply with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., banned or restricted substances)

Follow established policies and procedures to ensure consistent implementation of local and global sourcing strategies

Qualification

Sourcing metalFoamStrategic sourcingSupplier relationship managementData analysisCompliance regulationsNegotiation skillsSustainable sourcingCommunication skillsCross-functional collaboration