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Albany International Corp. · 1 day ago

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Rochester, NH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Albany International Corp. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist responsible for supporting commodity sourcing activities. The role involves supplier analysis, strategic supplier relationship cultivation, global sourcing of materials, and contract negotiation to drive cost savings and ensure project execution success.

3D PrintingIndustrialManufacturingTextiles

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Development of strategic sourcing strategies as it relates to specific supplier commodities

Manage sourcing activities from RFQ through project execution

Negotiate Supply Agreements/Contracts: Lead complex negotiations for supply agreements and contracts, ensuring favorable terms that align with organizational objectives

Develop Strategic Sourcing Initiatives: Formulate and implement advanced sourcing strategies with in various commodities to optimize cost efficiency and supply reliability

Oversee Price and Cost Analysis: Direct comprehensive price and cost analysis for commercial and government contracts, ensuring compliance and competitiveness while balancing best value

Negotiate Long term contract pricing and terms and conditions

Identify new sources of supply and/or opportunities that meet the performance and delivery standards

Address Complex Challenges: Utilize extensive experience to solve intricate problems, successfully negotiating the best prices and terms in critical situations

Develop, manage, and implement performance measures and audit processes for new and current suppliers. Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with strategic suppliers and actively participate in quality audits at these strategic suppliers

Manage Supplier Performance and Relationships: Establish and nurture strategic supplier relationships, focusing on performance management to ensure alignment with organizational goals

Monitor Technological Advancements: Track and assess the development of new technologies relevant to procurement, ensuring the organization remains competitive and innovative

Communicate Effectively Across Levels: Utilize exceptional verbal and written communication skills to ensure timely and effective interaction with AEC and supplier personnel at all levels

Champion Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing costs and enhancing supply chain efficiencies across operations

Report Savings Achievements: Provide detailed reports on savings achievements through monthly statistics and quarterly summaries, communicating successes to stakeholders

Bridge R+T with the PDC for supply chain activities to ensure smooth transitions between the two. (MRL/TRL)

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupplier managementContract negotiationSAP ERP expertiseFinancial managementRisk managementCross-functional collaborationChange managementEthical leadershipComplex proposal developmentSupplier relationship managementAcquisition regulationsCommunication skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Science or Arts

5 years of increasing responsibility in purchasing, and strategic sourcing

Proven ability to drive change and create rapid, measurable improvements in critical measures of Supply Chain Management performance

Very good verbal and written communications skills with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts

Strong track record of continuously driving operational improvements to support the business strategy

Able to manage sourcing activities in a centralized environment with colleagues in multiple locations

Strategic thinking, facilitation & influencing skills. Ability to lead, persuade and convince – cross cultural and cross functional

Must adapt well in a rapidly changing environment

Extensive Experience: 5-8 years of experience within government contracting purchasing, demonstrating advanced expertise in procurement strategies

Complex Proposal Development: Demonstrated track record in developing and executing sophisticated material proposals that align with organizational goals

Strategic Relationship Management: Ability to think strategically and cultivate long-term relationships with suppliers, ensuring alignment with business objectives

Urgency with Strategic Intent: Capable of acting with urgency and purpose while maintaining a strong focus on long-term strategic goals

Risk and Opportunity Management: Proficient in developing and executing risk and opportunity plans to achieve program objectives effectively

Collaborative Work with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to establish release strategies based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and overall platform requirements

Financial Management Proficiency: Strong financial management skills, including expertise in Material Estimated at Completion (EAC) and material forecasting

Ethical Leadership: Uphold high ethical standards while fostering a culture of interpersonal growth and collaboration within the team

Communication and Presentation Skills: Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with strong presentation abilities to convey complex information effectively

Supplier Management Experience: Extensive experience in supplier management, including the development and negotiation of Statements of Work (SOW)

Knowledge of Acquisition Regulations: Solid understanding of U.S. government acquisition laws and regulations (FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, etc.), ensuring compliance in all purchasing activities

Preferred

MBA is preferred

International experience supplying manufacturing facilities and/or managing suppliers based in Americas, and Europe is preferred

Knowledge of SAP would be a significant competitive advantage to drive process and efficiencies within the procurement processes

Extensive transactional experience with SAP ERP Production System, leveraging its capabilities to optimize purchasing processes

Company

Albany International Corp.

Albany International is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company with two core businesses.

Founded in 1895

Rochester, New Hampshire, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.albint.com/

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