INFINITY GLOBAL · 1 day ago
Sourcing Specialist
Greensboro, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expInfinity Global is a centralized sourcing organization seeking a Sourcing Specialist to contribute to the development of sourcing capabilities that achieve world-class excellence. The role involves developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating with various teams to meet business needs.
ManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to minimize costs, leverage volumes, mitigate risk, improve product/service quality, and drive efficiencies to meet business needs
Develop global and regional sourcing strategies. Conduct advanced data analytics, cost modeling, and Total Cost of Ownership analysis to drive sourcing and negotiating strategies
Own commercial relationships with supply partners. Establish/adhere to supplier qualification protocols. Execute supplier identification and vetting measures. Partner with quality and compliance organization to qualify suppliers. Conduct factory visits/inspections to measure operational capabilities and product compliance. Select, develop, and manage supply partners to meet cost and performance goals. Manage the supplier base through business reviews and supplier scorecards
Demonstrate supplier optimization methodologies. Determining when products should be single- vs dual-sourced, as well as regionally vs globally sourced to deliver the lowest overall cost while assuring supply. Identify opportunities to leverage scale and existing supply relationships
Deliver agreements to meet short-, mid-, and long- term business needs. Agreements are to include excellent pricing models, measurable service level/performance criteria, effective remedies for non-performance, mechanisms for monitoring performance/remedies, etc. Agreements need to deliver the lowest total cost for materials and services while allowing flexibility to adapt to changing customer requirements
Partner with Legal, Risk Management, and Tax team to ensure negotiations result in optimal terms
Provide regular updates of key projects for customers and the internal Executive team
Collaborate with Business Development and Account Management teams to understand customer budgets, business needs, preferences, etc. to develop sourcing strategies, identify supply partners, and respond to RFPs. Seamlessly transition customer program requirements to the Purchasing, Logistics, and Distribution Center teams upon account acquisition
This role can require travel to domestic and international locations; estimated at/around 15%
Qualification
Required
3 – 5 years' experience in sourcing with specific expertise in retail store supplies, office/janitorial/breakroom supplies, warehousing/distribution center supplies, Point of Sale (POS) packaging, industrial packaging, and/or transit packaging
Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, preferred or equivalent experience
Industry certifications such as Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Senior Professional in Supply Management (SPSM) highly desired
Proven track record leading business process re-engineering to streamline processes and deliver value
Experience implementing and leading an organization via best in class change management protocol; work experience in international matrix organizations across functions and cultures is preferred
Familiarity with Sarbanes Oxley, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability
Excellent communication, analytical, leadership and negotiating skills
Experience in sourcing globally
Ability to travel, as needed
Benefits
Health Insurance, Health Savings Account with company contribution, and Wellness Program
401(k) with a company match
Paid-time-off, including your birthday and paid holidays
Company-sponsored outings, activities, and events
Company
INFINITY GLOBAL
Infinity Global providing personalized service, socially responsible branded packaging with innovative design and global delivery.
201-500 employees
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