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Bradford White · 1 day ago

Sourcing Manager

Middleville, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Bradford White is a company focused on effective sourcing strategies, and they are seeking a Sourcing Manager to oversee the development and execution of sourcing processes. The role includes managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving value creation strategies while collaborating with various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Oversee the development and execution of strategies through the tactical sourcing process including the management of bidding processes

Utilize spend data to identify the greatest opportunities for improvement and establish strategies, sourcing plans, and initiatives to drive incremental value

Lead the collaboration with stakeholders to propose and execute value creation strategies

Gather periodic voice of the customer data to incorporate into category plans and contract negotiations

Ensure timely resolution of supply issues and implement root cause analysis and corrections to avoid future incidence

Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships

Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors

Conduct market analysis to stay current on industry trends and cost drivers

Manage risk and develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions

Manage end-to-end procurement of material and service categories

Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to understand technical requirements and forecast demand

Monitor vendor performance, resolve supply issues, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes

Qualification

Strategic sourcingERP systemsNegotiation strategiesData analysis toolsPurchasing experienceLeadership presenceChange managementProcess improvement

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or engineering required

Minimum of 8+ years Purchasing experience in a large, multi-plant, fast-paced manufacturing environment required

Experience supporting initiatives and processes targeted at improving operational and supply chain execution, customer service levels, and the optimization of the 'total cost of ownership' (TCO)

Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing and procurement function and current best practices

Experience managing buyer(s) and strategic sourcing in a manufacturing company

Ability to develop negotiation strategies and successfully conduct negotiations for complex agreements

Comfortable driving change and influencing across departments

Demonstrated ability to identify process gaps and build or improve systems

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), procurement platforms, and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI)

Ability to analyze spend and drive decision-making with data

Clear track record of advancing from tactical/transactional roles to strategic procurement leadership

Strong leadership presence and ownership mentality

Comfortable driving change and influencing across departments

Company

Bradford White

Bradford White Corporation is an American-owned, full-line manufacturer of residential, commercial, and industrial products for water heating, space heating, combination heating and storage.

Founded in 1881

Middleville, Michigan, USA

1001-5000 employees