Border States
Alliance Sourcing Supervisor
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in Fargo, ND. Job Summary
Leads and supervises the day-to-day operations of the strategic sourcing team focused on both open market and alliance customer agreements. Leads developing sourcing strategies and goals to deliver lowest total cost of ownership and mitigate supply-chain risks for our branches and customers. Responsibilities
Essential Functions Leads development, communication and execution of sourcing strategies and goals for Border States branches and customers. Strategies include focus on both alliance customer agreements and regional goals defined for the open market. Executes defined sourcing category review strategies to deliver lowest total cost of ownership, rationalize vendor base and mitigate supply-chain risks. Negotiates supplier pricing and sourcing terms with an objective to ensure market relevant pricing for branches and customers. Works with customers and branches to establish annual total cost savings and single source reduction goals for Border States alliance customers. Leads company strategic sourcing events as needed based on customer requirements, or as market conditions require further due diligence on specific sourcing categories. Communicates sourcing strategies and results to key stakeholders includes market management, procurement, branches and customers. Coordinates and evaluates results of annual quotes renewals. Ensures market relevance in cost justification in vendor price changes. Drives the development of sourcing management, tools, and processes as changing business needs are identified for customers and branches. Responsible for establishing and driving accountability to team goals consistent with company sourcing, cost management, profitability, process improvement and customer service objectives. Provides key input in pricing & sourcing department strategic and operating plans. Non-essential Functions Complete training as needed. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate. Qualifications
Minimum of a four-year business, technical, engineering or marketing degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience. Previous leadership/supervisory experience preferred. Minimum 5 years pricing, sourcing or relevant work experience preferred. Advanced supply-chain, leadership or relevant certification/training preferred (e.g. CSCP, CPIM, Six Sigma, CEP, CSP, CPP) Advanced technical knowledge of SAP and Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) required. Ability to read, write and speak in English required. Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to exceed expectations of job duties in current or previous jobs Ability to lead, coach, develop strong teams and attract top talent Ability to establish goals, set expectations and ensure accountability to results Demonstrated ability to drive team alignment to core/strategic objectives Strong knowledge and understanding of pricing systems, processes, procedures and methods Excellent customer service skills including consistent delivery of core service excellence expectations of being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged Demonstrated ability to problem solve and deliver solutions Ability to work independently and with initiative Advanced organizational and time management skills Physical Requirements
Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day: Occasionally 0
33% Frequently 34
66% Continuously: 67
100% Lift from Waist:
10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Lift from Floor:
10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Carried for Distance:
10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Physical Activity
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously Use of a computer - Continuously Use of a telephone - Frequently Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at all Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Occasionally Additional Information
This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in Fargo, ND. Job Summary
Leads and supervises the day-to-day operations of the strategic sourcing team focused on both open market and alliance customer agreements. Leads developing sourcing strategies and goals to deliver lowest total cost of ownership and mitigate supply-chain risks for our branches and customers. Responsibilities
Essential Functions Leads development, communication and execution of sourcing strategies and goals for Border States branches and customers. Strategies include focus on both alliance customer agreements and regional goals defined for the open market. Executes defined sourcing category review strategies to deliver lowest total cost of ownership, rationalize vendor base and mitigate supply-chain risks. Negotiates supplier pricing and sourcing terms with an objective to ensure market relevant pricing for branches and customers. Works with customers and branches to establish annual total cost savings and single source reduction goals for Border States alliance customers. Leads company strategic sourcing events as needed based on customer requirements, or as market conditions require further due diligence on specific sourcing categories. Communicates sourcing strategies and results to key stakeholders includes market management, procurement, branches and customers. Coordinates and evaluates results of annual quotes renewals. Ensures market relevance in cost justification in vendor price changes. Drives the development of sourcing management, tools, and processes as changing business needs are identified for customers and branches. Responsible for establishing and driving accountability to team goals consistent with company sourcing, cost management, profitability, process improvement and customer service objectives. Provides key input in pricing & sourcing department strategic and operating plans. Non-essential Functions Complete training as needed. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate. Qualifications
Minimum of a four-year business, technical, engineering or marketing degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience. Previous leadership/supervisory experience preferred. Minimum 5 years pricing, sourcing or relevant work experience preferred. Advanced supply-chain, leadership or relevant certification/training preferred (e.g. CSCP, CPIM, Six Sigma, CEP, CSP, CPP) Advanced technical knowledge of SAP and Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) required. Ability to read, write and speak in English required. Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to exceed expectations of job duties in current or previous jobs Ability to lead, coach, develop strong teams and attract top talent Ability to establish goals, set expectations and ensure accountability to results Demonstrated ability to drive team alignment to core/strategic objectives Strong knowledge and understanding of pricing systems, processes, procedures and methods Excellent customer service skills including consistent delivery of core service excellence expectations of being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged Demonstrated ability to problem solve and deliver solutions Ability to work independently and with initiative Advanced organizational and time management skills Physical Requirements
Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day: Occasionally 0
33% Frequently 34
66% Continuously: 67
100% Lift from Waist:
10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Lift from Floor:
10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Carried for Distance:
10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Physical Activity
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously Use of a computer - Continuously Use of a telephone - Frequently Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at all Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Occasionally Additional Information
This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.