AtKruger Family Industries, parent company ofPenda Corporation andTriEnda Holdings, our passion is to bring great products to life through an exceptional area of thermoformed solutions. We are the North America leader in heavy gauge thermoformed plastics. We are committed to delivering highly engineered, high quality material handling products and automotive accessories that reduce the weight and cost of traditional composite, fiberglass, wood and metal products, making this an opportunity to work in an innovative environment during an exciting growth phase.
SUMMARY
The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for sourcing all new materials, supplies and other goods and services that the Company requires. The Strategic Sourcing Manager works with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations and Sales to ensure the Company is able to meet quality, delivery and costing requirements for new product development. The Strategic Sourcing Manager continually seeks new vendors and cost savings/avoidances to generate enhanced margins for the Company.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Develops and executes Strategic Sourcing initiatives and plans to provide better cost, terms, delivery and/or quality
- Interacts with Engineering and Sales to lead the sourcing of raw materials and outside supplier requirements for New Product Development Process.
- Manages assigned projects to ensure on time, on budget delivery of raw materials and Supplier deliverables.
- Negotiates with suppliers on quality, delivery, pricing, and all facets of specifications.
- Builds and maintains relationships with suppliers.
- Negotiates contracts with supply base to ensure KFIs requirements are protected and delivers maximum benefit to KFI.
- Identifies and implements new suppliers to produce cost savings on existing raw materials.
- Knowledgeable on the procurement of raw materials for all plants.
- Negotiate with suppliers to improve price, quality, lead time and minimum order quantities to increase Kruger Family Industries competitive advantage.
- Lead in evaluations and audits of suppliers for compliance with applicable requirements.
- Responsible for KFIs IATF processes and requirements as they relate to raw materials and suppliers, to include supplier selection
- Provide facilities with full hand-off when projects move from new product over to full scale production, ensuring Planners have all necessary information and data
- Knowledgeable of all contracts, major site service agreements, system's contracts, and major leases.
- Be able to interpret and access all applicable Quality Standards and Customer specific requirement documents related to supply chain process(es).
- Knowledgeable of suppliers within region and of market influence.
- Understands product plans and life cycles for products produced.
- Evaluates projects to apply appropriate purchasing financial concepts as related.
- Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages one to five employees. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree from a four?year college or university preferred; Prior experience in Materials Management; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- ASCM certification is desirable
- Experience with ERP/MRP is desirable
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluency in English is required. The ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents and the ability to effectively present information to all levels of employees including top management in a variety of settings is required.
WORK AVAILABLITY AND TRAVEL
Must have the ability to work all shift schedules, periodic overtime and be available for periodic weekend work.
***Don't meet every single requirement? KFI is dedicated to building a diverse, well-rounded team and appreciate authentic backgrounds and experiences.. so if you think you'd be a good fit for what you just read, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyways! We are always willing to train those who are motivated to learn and you may be just the right candidate for a position with our growing company!***
KFI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
This is a direct-hire opportunity with KFI. KFI is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.