Springs Window Fashions · 10 hours ago
Lead Sourcing Specialist
Middleton, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSprings Window Fashions is focused on sourcing commodities for direct material to support their operations. The Lead Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for purchasing at competitive costs and ensuring quality and timely delivery while managing supplier relationships and executing sourcing initiatives.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Assist with and/or on some levels lead the development of commercial agreements or spot purchases required to support business partners and manufacturing sites
Assist with and on some levels lead the development of strategic sourcing strategies and plans
Ensure that negotiated agreements are implemented, and terms and conditions are being met
Aggressively pursue and create competitive purchase environment by constantly seeking alternate supply scenarios
Define and develop appropriate cross-functional relationships with the Business’s Supply Chain, and other functions
Establish and maintain business relationships with the appropriate management of key suppliers
Develop Low Cost Country sourcing opportunities
Resolve process or supplier related issues as escalated from the Businesses where the tactical teams need support
Maintain knowledge of suppliers and relevant market developments such as Mergers & Acquisitions, financial status, and changes in key personnel
Responsible for the execution of commodity strategy projects and initiatives as assigned
Accountability to provide analytical support in commercial negotiations and supplier selections within assigned commodities
Lead and support cross-business synergy efforts for assigned projects
Develops a pipeline of cost savings projects for sustainable year over year productivity, or cost down
Participate and coordinate sourcing activities in design changes (ECN) and New Product Development (NPD)
Work with Engineering, Quality and testing to prioritize sourcing activities
Recruit, maintain and manage world-class suppliers with focus on total cost of ownership improvements while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct
Proactively and routinely drives spend analysis activities identifying strategic sourcing opportunities within assigned commodities and throughout the supply chain environment where applicable
Reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, terms/conditions, and acceptability of items to specifications
Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future industry trends in pricing and availability that will impact the business
Effective technical and analytical skills
Initiative to challenge inefficiencies, process deviations, and strategy deviations
Utilization of data analysis skills to effectively identify value opportunities
Challenge status quo through managed approach and sophistication
Initiative to seek professional development, continuous learning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical competency, minimum in a business/industrial related field
3 - 5 years sourcing/procurement related experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Experience interacting with cross functional team including engineering, quality, materials, logistics, sales & marketing
Demonstrated supplier management skills and negotiation experience
Project management experience
Strong analytical and quantitative abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Microsoft Project
Willingness to travel
Demonstrated leadership
Ability to influence and work on a team
Experience in manufacturing and material buying activities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills
Demonstrated problem resolution and crisis management
Self-motivated with business perspective
Accomplishments which reflect teamwork, integrity, accountability and speed
Preferred
MBA
Six sigma certification
C.P.M. or C.P.I.M. certification
Company
Springs Window Fashions
Springs Window Fashions supplies leading retailers and distributors with a complete line of blinds, shades, specialty treatments.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-07-28Acquired
Leadership Team
Chetan Balsara, PMP
Chief Information Officer
Sara Derbick
Senior Executive Assistant to CEO & EVP of Integrated Supply Chain
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