DSV - Global Transport and Logistics · 2 days ago
Manager, Global Sourcing
Mesa, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
3+ years expDSV - Global Transport and Logistics is the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. The Global Sourcing Manager is responsible for the effective management of the Sourcing Department and ensuring all sourcing requirements are met while acting as a liaison between customer-facing teams and purchasing teams.
Freight ServiceInsuranceLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportationWarehousing
Responsibilities
Provides leadership to the Sourcing and Procurement staff including supervision, assignment of work, capacity management, department objectives and performance metrics and management
Leadership includes direct reports and indirect reports of the global team
Coordinates back-up duties, vacation and time off coverage for employees as needed
Coordinates and leads weekly department meetings & other meetings as required for global alignment of objectives
Works in collaboration with HR & Management Team to recruit, interview and select employees to fill open positions
Ensures compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, Code of Conduct and Ethical practices
Provides purchasing sources and pricing for sites, regions, and global procurement execution
Responsible for coordinating strategic sourcing and purchasing initiatives, and reporting results to management
Manages supplier relationships, performance analysis and metrics, and ensures continuity of supplies
Develops and negotiates with suppliers to obtain better pricing, delivery, and terms of supplier contracts and agreements
Provides guidance for problem resolution and uses a formalized problem-solving approach to effectively define problems and drive to solutions
Serves as an escalation point for any material, sourcing, or supply chain problems
May serve as an approval for updates to any price changes in EPR and the Price Change List
Manages Unit Cost Reduction program; implements strategies to meet goals and improve program; tracks progress and reports results
Develops, negotiates, implements and manages global sourcing strategies, delivering category productivity through price, value analysis, and continuous improvement
Identify potential suppliers worldwide through research, RFIs, trade shows, and network contacts
Provides global procurement expertise and leads acquisition for key high-dollar commodities
Develops and monitors IMS sourcing processes to ensure compliance worldwide; identify non-conformances and take corrective actions to rapidly close any gaps in practices
Identifies opportunities and drives global activities to improve sourcing consistency, efficiency and effectiveness of processes and systems
Ensures Global alignment across IMS, develops and communicates solutions and action plans that ensure business goals are successfully met
Leads business intelligence including global market trends, competitive benchmarking and analysis
Builds effective and strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, customers & the supplier community
Compiles daily, weekly and monthly reports, analyzes to identify problem areas and implements solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 3 years of professional experience -or- an equivalent combination of education and related professional work experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, or procurement capacity
Minimum 2 years of experience in a management or supervisory role with direct leadership responsibilities
Must have knowledge of Sourcing, Purchasing, Logistics, Inventory Control and Quality processes and management methodologies
A solid commitment for driving improvement, achieving results, and ensuring department protocol is followed
Effectively work in a large team environment, requiring regular interaction at all levels, both internally & externally
Ability to work as a team member and foster a cooperative work environment while also being an individual contributor
Self-motivated, energetic and ability to perform with little supervision
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal organization and customer/supplier/vendors organizations at multiple levels
Strong relationship management skills and ability to successfully collaborate with teams across all levels and locations of the organization, as well as with external suppliers
Proven ability to resolve problems & build consensus, given competing priorities and multiple perspectives
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical skills with focus on critical thinking and business process management
Ability to manage cost/profit for area of responsibility
Exceptional organizational & prioritization skills
Established accomplishments in global procurement management including analysis, strategy development, contracts, negotiations, and supplier management
Must have a proven track record of developing, implementing, improving and executing global procurement policies, processes and procedures
Microsoft Office Suite with demonstrated proficiency in Excel & Power Point (Able to work with pivot tables, use lookup formulas & create professional looking Power Point presentations
ERP system experience (SAP EPR System & COUPA Preferred)
English (reading, writing, verbal) and Local Region language
Intermediate mathematical problem solving
Ability to Travel both Domestic and International if needed
Preferred
Master's Degree from an accredited college in Supply Chain or related discipline
CPSM or CPM designation
Company
DSV - Global Transport and Logistics
At DSV, we keep supply chains flowing in a world of change.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.02B2024-10-04Post Ipo Equity· $5.49B
2024-06-26Post Ipo Debt· $534.02M
2002-06-28IPO
Leadership Team
Irene Hill
Chief Executive Officer
Angie Hornik
Human Resources Business Partner
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