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Spectrum Brands' Home & Personal Care (HPC) Appliances business participates on a global basis in small electric appliances, shave/groom appliances and beauty appliances. Our well- known brands include George Foreman, Black+Decker, Farberware, Breadman, Juiceman, Russell Hobbs and Remington. Our products appeal to consumer trends for healthy eating, stay-at-home cooking, creating today's new hair style and much more. We distinguish our product offerings from the competition by employing forward thinking, innovative technologies matched with a strong understanding of consumer needs to bring to market high quality, superior products that delight the end user.
Job Summary
Our Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that drive profitability and operational efficiency for the Appliances division. This role involves identifying and managing global suppliers, negotiating costs, ensuring supply chain reliability, and leading cross-functional initiatives. The manager will play a key role in cost optimization, supplier performance management, and process improvements while serving as the primary liaison between the company and key vendors.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management (50%)
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned product categories to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives. Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers, ensuring they align with business goals and compliance standards. Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships, conducting performance evaluations and driving continuous improvement. Lead negotiations for product and tooling costs, securing optimal pricing and terms while mitigating risks. Ensure suppliers maintain sufficient tooling and production capacity to meet fluctuating production demands.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration (30%)
Oversee cost change approvals and drive consensus on supplier selections for new projects. 14px;">Lead cross-functional projects with counterparts in New Product Development, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, etc. to optimize sourcing decisions and drive vendor accountability. Serve as the escalation point for vendor-related issues, ensuring timely and effective resolutions. Develop and implement internal improvement initiatives to enhance sourcing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Financial & Operational Oversight (20%)
Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and currency fluctuations to inform sourcing strategies. Drive cost improvement initiatives while preventing unnecessary cost increases. Ensure accurate pricing and data management in SAP, overseeing the Price Change Notification process. Provide regular reporting on sourcing performance, cost savings, and supplier KPIs to senior leadership.
Education and Experience Profile
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field. 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management experience, preferably in a global environment.
Required Skills
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic sourcing plans. Strong financial acumen with experience in cost analytics, contract negotiations, and commodity pricing analysis. Experience managing global suppliers, particularly in Asia, and navigating international trade considerations. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Work Environment
Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
This is a hybrid role that id typically work from home Monday and Friday and will work out of our Middleton, WI offices Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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Global Sourcing Manager
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Spectrum Brands, Inc Join to apply for the
Global Sourcing Manager
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Spectrum Brands, Inc Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Division Information
Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply.
Spectrum Brands' Home & Personal Care (HPC) Appliances business participates on a global basis in small electric appliances, shave/groom appliances and beauty appliances. Our well- known brands include George Foreman, Black+Decker, Farberware, Breadman, Juiceman, Russell Hobbs and Remington. Our products appeal to consumer trends for healthy eating, stay-at-home cooking, creating today's new hair style and much more. We distinguish our product offerings from the competition by employing forward thinking, innovative technologies matched with a strong understanding of consumer needs to bring to market high quality, superior products that delight the end user.
Job Summary
Our Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that drive profitability and operational efficiency for the Appliances division. This role involves identifying and managing global suppliers, negotiating costs, ensuring supply chain reliability, and leading cross-functional initiatives. The manager will play a key role in cost optimization, supplier performance management, and process improvements while serving as the primary liaison between the company and key vendors.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management (50%)
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned product categories to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives. Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers, ensuring they align with business goals and compliance standards. Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships, conducting performance evaluations and driving continuous improvement. Lead negotiations for product and tooling costs, securing optimal pricing and terms while mitigating risks. Ensure suppliers maintain sufficient tooling and production capacity to meet fluctuating production demands.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration (30%)
Oversee cost change approvals and drive consensus on supplier selections for new projects. 14px;">Lead cross-functional projects with counterparts in New Product Development, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, etc. to optimize sourcing decisions and drive vendor accountability. Serve as the escalation point for vendor-related issues, ensuring timely and effective resolutions. Develop and implement internal improvement initiatives to enhance sourcing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Financial & Operational Oversight (20%)
Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and currency fluctuations to inform sourcing strategies. Drive cost improvement initiatives while preventing unnecessary cost increases. Ensure accurate pricing and data management in SAP, overseeing the Price Change Notification process. Provide regular reporting on sourcing performance, cost savings, and supplier KPIs to senior leadership.
Education and Experience Profile
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field. 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management experience, preferably in a global environment.
Required Skills
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic sourcing plans. Strong financial acumen with experience in cost analytics, contract negotiations, and commodity pricing analysis. Experience managing global suppliers, particularly in Asia, and navigating international trade considerations. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Work Environment
Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
This is a hybrid role that id typically work from home Monday and Friday and will work out of our Middleton, WI offices Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Seniority level
Seniority levelNot Applicable Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionPurchasing and Supply Chain IndustriesWholesale Building Materials, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, and Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Spectrum Brands, Inc by 2x Get notified about new Global Sourcing Manager jobs in
Middleton, WI . Madison, WI $111,000.00-$190,000.00 6 days ago Senior Procurement Specialist - Direct Materials Verona, WI $110,000.00-$125,000.00 6 days ago Director of Sourcing, Quality Assurance, and Compliance – North America Sporting GoodsSenior Manager, Procurement Transformation Madison, WI $111,000.00-$190,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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