Sourcing Manager

Global Sourcing and Cost Out Manager    Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Bradenton, FL (Hybrid) Base Salary Rate: $125,804.00 - $148,005.00 Job type: Full-time   About This Role As Global Sourcing and Cost Out Manager at KGS, you will be responsible for all Supply Chain related activities from the supplier selection, component identification, ensuring supply continuity, and ensuring the program schedule is met for all New Product Introduction (NPI) projects within a given business unit. This role is also tasked with generating value, productivity, and achieving financial commitments through the execution of unmatched negotiations and VAVE initiatives across a given business unit’s NPI programs. Key Responsibilities   Monitor product availability and identify supply risks or shortages Drive sourcing and cost for support overall BU NPI Cost targets  Take ownership and follow-through on cost, quality, and delivery commitments for a given BU’s NPI cost targets Coordinate with Product Mngt to identify critical SKUs per business and drive cost actions Identify new VAVE opportunities and program manage with engineering and sourcing team Owner of passport process for most cost reduction projects Engage with Engineering team to ensure supplier design is cost-effective and easily sourced  Lead dual-sourcing initiatives to ensure component availability and competition  Negotiate and award contracts in support of new product launches  Aligns sourcing decisions with global commodity strategy. Develops supply chain plans and quality management measures for new products  Work with the commodity team for supplier selection and implement sourcing decisions  Lead continuous improvement and standardization events  Executes value analysis of new product supply chain operations.   Basic Qualifications   Bachelor’s Degree 5+ years of experience in Sourcing electronics components, resins, metals in manufacturing environment. 5+ years of experience in Value engineering projects 3+ years of experience in program management   Preferred Qualifications   Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Office, PowerPoint)  Knowledge of Microsoft ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Power BI, JDE (SAP support) systems a plus  Any Fire industry experience is greatly preferred Electronic sourcing or RFQ experience is desired Ability to work on complex problems in a nebulous environment  Engage with program team daily and provide solutions to potential risks  Relentless drive to overachieve, outstanding team player, strategic vision with ability to execute  Strategic negotiator with keen ability to develop supplier relationship in support of cost reduction  Strong written and oral communication skills, demonstrating creativity and technical expertise.  Ability to influence, collaborate and work across all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.   High degree of independence  Travel <25%