We are seeking a senior level strategic sourcing professional to join a midsized company in the Southern Tier of New York State.
This is a high level, individual contributor role reporting into the Chief Executive Officer. This role will lead all Strategic Sourcing efforts globally.
Hybrid - must be onsite a couple of days per MONTH. Candidates should live within 200 miles of Binghamton, NY.
Scope:
The primary responsibility of the Strategic Sourcing Manager is to source products for the company while bringing a high level of analytical and negotiating skills to the role. This position will support cost, quality and lead-time goals and objectives in coordination with other department heads of the company.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and develop supplier relationships.
- Employ sourcing strategies to reduce costs
- Negotiate contracts
- Support quality measurement systems including feedback mechanisms and continuous improvements within product base.
- Rationalize suppliers
- Set quality standards for suppliers
- Implement co-sourcing initiatives
- Manage Supplier risk
Requirements:
- 5 - 10 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience
- Experience sourcing product from Asia
- Bachelor’s degree is required but not preferred
- Documented success in reducing costs of sourced products
- Strong business acumen
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