Job Summary

Purchase commodities for direct material in support of Springs Window Fashions operations, at the most competitive cost, best possible quality and most-timely delivery. Reports into the Global Commodity Manager, and will support the execution of sourcing initiatives for an annual spend of approximately $50M or greater. Locate, establish, and maintain relationships of the highest degree of integrity with all suppliers. Secure on-time delivery of all products. Negotiate and reconfirm terms & conditions; including warranty, price, discount, warehousing, and delivery. Drive the best global supply of commodities; including identifying opportunities, utilizing cross-functional resources to implement projects through six sigma rigor, and speed in execution. Use e-commerce tools to execute auctions and expedite project implementation. Participate in team activities on a strategic level in finding global opportunities, qualifying new sources, creating strategic supplier relationships, and improving sourcing processes

Job Duties

* 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.

Critical Success Factors

* 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

Education and Experience

* Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical competency, minimum in a business/industrial related field. Preferred MBA

* 3 - 5 years sourcing/procurement related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* 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. Six sigma certification preferred

* Willingness to travel

* C.P.M. or C.P.I.M. certification a plus

* 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