HarbisonWalker International has a fantastic opportunity to join our Supply Chain team as an Indirect Sourcing Manager. The successful candidate will have experience with MRO, capital expenditures, and plant fleet mobile equipment. This position will report to our corporate office in Moon, PA on a hybrid basis of two times per week. Come join our long standing, 150 year old company and take advantage of our generous benefits.
Summary:
The Indirect Sourcing Manager is responsible for identifying and qualifying suppliers/products for an assigned single or group of global categories utilizing category management methodology. Key aspects of sourcing include understanding of global supplier base and internal needs, conducting supplier/product exploration and qualification, strategic sourcing, price negotiation and contract management, supplier relationship management, conducting appropriate sourcing events to drive cost reduction opportunities, identification and mitigation of supply risks.
Job Responsibilities:
- Developing and executing global category management strategy, and delivering on agreed-upon key metrics to ensure optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance
- Identifying and qualifying products for the indirect category of spend – MRO, Cap Ex, mobile equipment, facilities services
- Generating and managing new project and productivity ideas based on strategic analysis and developing new sources of supply to support short-term and long-term business strategy
- Participating in business planning and performance workshops with key supplier partners to optimize Supplier Relationship Management
- Leading contract negotiations in conjunction with legal and key strategic suppliers to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets
- Generating and managing new project and productivity ideas based on strategic analysis
- Partnering with global peers to generate global supply strategy and extract maximum value
- Supporting the HarbisonWalker Business System (HBS) including 5S by identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous process improvement as metrics warrant
Requirements:
- B.S. degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Science, or related field
- Requires computer operation skills including, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Requires strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Requires strong analytical skills and the ability to assemble and quickly analyze data
- Requires knowledge of E Sourcing, contract writing, and project management
- Requires strong supplier negotiation skills
- Requires strong strategic thinking and business problem solving skills
- Requires experience in quantitative analytics
- Requires strength in delegation
- Requires strong industry-specific knowledge and the ability to manage supplier relationship
- CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) Certification Preferred
- The Sourcing Manager III requires a track record of delivering high impact results and four (4) – six (6) years of professional experience with commodities purchasing including high level negotiation experience within manufacturing, writing contracts and managing categories with a minimum of $50 million annual spend.
ABOUT US
HarbisonWalker International Background
HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. It counts 19 manufacturing sites, 22 distribution centers and the largest refractory industry research facility in North America. Serving virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets, HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence.
It is part of Calderys and is the brand for the Americas region of the Group. Joining HWI means joining an international organization with a history that spans more than 150 years, a Group present in 30 countries with a strong and ambitious purpose.
Are you looking for a career with opportunities to create, build, and participate in the evolution of an industry that’s vital to American and global manufacturing? A career with a company whose leadership is committed to business success and making HWI a great place to work? A career that is both challenging and rewarding? A career with professional and personal growth, work-life balance, and the chance to work with exceptional coworkers? Think HWI.
Purpose: We are the vital partner of all high temperature industries. We support them building a better world through sustainable solutions.
Values: We are Tenacious, Accountable, Multicultural, and Authentic
As an equal opportunity employer, and as demonstrated by our values, we are committed to a diverse workforce
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce.
