The Toro Company · 5 days ago
Bilingual Sourcing Manager, Electronics & Plastics - The Toro Company
Riverside, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expThe Toro Company is a Minnesota-based company specializing in outdoor irrigation solutions. The Bilingual Sourcing Manager will be responsible for integrated sourcing management and oversight throughout new product development, collaborating with various teams to ensure cost, quality, and supply advantages.
CommercialIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identifies and maintains current knowledge regarding approved supplier capabilities, technologies and processes in order to assist in the matching of appropriate suppliers for new parts originating from new or revised BOM’s
Research of new technologies, materials, and suppliers that can be incorporated in new product development and existing production
Serve as an internal resource regarding supplier new products, capabilities, technologies, and sourcing process
Serves as an active product development team member in all phases of Toro's development processes to ensure cross-functional objectives of New Product Development (NPD)
Participates in new product/part design/Change Orders reviews and coordinates the election and participation of applicable suppliers
Provides standard costing assistance to the NPD project teams and product management personnel throughout the product life cycle
Monitors Production Sourcing to proactively assure part availability, identify & collaborate with other sourcing members to manage shortages, manage contractual obligations and establish comprehensive sourcing strategies
Participates with AME’s and product designers in identifying new outsourcing or insourcing opportunities as part of the Make vs. Buy decisions
Participates in pre-production manufacturing pilot runs and start-up of new product manufacturing as necessary to assure on-time delivery of parts and a high level of supplier performance
Works as a team member with Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing in the supplier assessment and qualification processes to determine supplier capabilities for meeting cost, quality, information, and service and delivery requirements
Assist in the monitoring and management of outsourced tools
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
All other tasks, projects, and assignments as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bilingual: Excellent oral and written communications in English and Spanish
A Bachelor's of Science degree in supply chain management, economics, finance, operations, engineering, business, accounting, manufacturing, or related field, is required
Minimum of 5 years of supply chain experience; sourcing technical and mechanical parts or related components. Electronics or technology NPD project support
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently and ability to prioritize in a development environment
Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and team leadership skills
Demonstrated negotiation skills
Strong analytical abilities and research skills, including using internet sources as a resource
High level of desktop software PC skills
Understanding of enterprise purchasing and planning systems (SAP)
Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints
Preferred
Prior industry experience with TTC Toro Irrigation and Lighting, and/or the irrigation industry preferred
Experience with Power BI, SAP, and/or Quality Emphasis preferred
Benefits
Affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan
401k
Dress for your day
Summer Hours
Volunteerism
Wellness
Company
The Toro Company
The Toro Company provides solutions for the outdoor environment.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angela Drake
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Jason Baab
Vice President Corporate Development, Strategy & Sustainability
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