Kidde Global Solutions · 9 hours ago
Sourcing Manager
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $131K/yr
7+ years expKidde Global Solutions is a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions. The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for all sourcing related activities for new product introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring supply continuity, and achieving financial commitments through effective negotiations and value analysis initiatives.
Building MaterialPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Drive sourcing and cost for support overall BU NPI Cost targets
Take ownership and follow-through on cost, quality, and delivery commitments for a given BU’s NPI cost targets
Coordinate with Product Mngt to identify critical sku’s per business and drive cost actions
Identify new VAVE opportunities and program manage with engineering and sourcing team
Owner of passport process for major cost reduction projects
Engage with Engineering team to ensure supplier design is cost-effective and easily sourced
Lead dual-sourcing initiatives to ensure component availability and competition
Negotiate and award contracts in support of new product launches
Aligns sourcing decisions with global commodity strategy. Develops supply chain plans and quality management measures for new products
Work with the commodity team for supplier selection and implement sourcing decisions
Lead continuous improvement and standardization events
Executes value analysis of new product supply chain operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
7+ years of experience in strategic supply chain, sourcing, procurement, or commodity management
5+ years strategic sourcing experience for a global manufacturing organization
5+ years of program/project management experience
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in SCM
Strong written and oral communication skills, demonstrating creativity and technical expertise
Ability to influence, collaborate and work across all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
High degree of independence
Problem solving attitude with focus on teamwork
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Office, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of Microsoft ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Power BI, JDE (SAP support) systems a plus
Ability to work on complex problems in a nebulous environment
Engage with program team daily and provide solutions to potential risks
Relentless drive to overachieve, outstanding team player, strategic vision with ability to execute
Strategic negotiator with keen ability to develop supplier relationship in support of cost reduction
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays)
401(k) with employer match
EAP assistance
Company
Kidde Global Solutions
Kidde Global Solutions supplies fire protection and life safety products for commercial and residential use.
Founded in 2024Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase