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Andersen Corporation · 7 hours ago

Strategic Sourcing Manager II- Marketing

Bayport, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$122K/yr - $189K/yr

7+ years exp

Andersen Corporation is a leading company in the window and door industry, dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for its customers. The Strategic Sourcing Manager II will be responsible for developing effective category management strategies and leading sourcing execution processes to achieve cost targets and foster strategic partnerships.

Building MaterialHome DecorManufacturingWindowsWood Processing

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Responsible for delivering effective category management strategies and lead sourcing execution process for assigned categories, more complex (greater spend, supply base complexity, cross functional impact, risk)

Monitor execution of all sourcing activities within the category to achieve identified value and outcomes

Develop key strategic partnerships that create long-term, win-win commitments between our organizations and drive improvements in the area of cost, quality, delivery, collaboration and continuous improvement

Participate in key Supplier Executive summits, bringing key Executives from both Andersen and our strategic partners together to further develop our overall relationship and strategy going forward

Maintains a deep understanding of the Category as it relates to business requirements, risk, knowledge of market trends and external insights, including rigorous analysis of the market drivers, cost structures and technical advances

Conducts/leads supplier management activities for the Category. Creating the governance structure to drive critical engagement across levels. This includes leading complex negotiations with high profile / critical suppliers

Leads executive and leadership level discussions / category updates on a regular basis

Lead complex sourcing events based upon subject matter, supplier level engagement, stakeholder level and exec level engagement, etc. Provide the senior leader and exec level summaries

Define Source Strategy & align with category strategy

RFx development, release and evaluation

Contracting

Negotiation strategy

Final execution

Identify areas of need and lead activities which will support the transformation of our broader sourcing team

This position may include supervision of an individual or small team and/or ability to mentor junior team members to provide general guidance, ensure policy and business processes are followed

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementCategory ManagementNegotiation StrategyCost ManagementMarket AnalysisCoachingLeadershipEffective CommunicationProblem Solving

Required

BA or BS in Supply Chain, Business Management, Engineering, or related field of study

Proven success as a sourcing or supply chain professional with total cost management experience

Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Sourcing or related functional area

Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing business strategy, proven ability to evaluate and understand key market dynamics and proficient in win-win negotiations

Proven track record in delivering results and ensuring work is completed on time with a focus on cost, quality and delivery

Ability to teach, coach and mentor all levels of cross-functional individuals in Supplier Management principles

Proven leader who creates energy, lives integrity, leads change, creates a vision and plan, inspires people to achieve goals, develops people and delivers results

Ability to address performance issues and support individuals in identifying and removing performance barriers

Lead, participate or develop others in cross-functional projects, bringing sourcing insights to drive category strategies, support product development, operational improvements, and process innovations

Demonstrated ability to develop a Category Strategy based on a deep understanding of short- and long-term corporate strategies

Ability to influence through effective communication skills across all levels and functions (listening, writing, and speaking), develop polished presentations with ability to present to executive team, and facilitation skills

Expert in problem solving with the ability to coach others

Effective in the identification and resolution of issues, concerns, or problems using formal problem-solving techniques

Benefits

401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching

Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave

Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

PROFIT SHARING: In 2025 Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3,500 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate Profit Sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.