Sourcing Specialist

  About This Role Closely partner with the Plant, Global Sourcing, Engineering and PMO teams to develop local sourcing strategies and participate in global projects in support of organization's standards for price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. This role will have wide cross-functional input and will coordinate with the various departments within the sites and in the USA to ensure sourcing input and guidance is incorporated into all projects. Owns and develops sourcing strategy for local projects in support of localization requirements, reducing costs, improving cash management and supplier performance. Develop and manage supply chain strategies that address capacity issues, production location decisions, etc. in order to ensure on time deliveries. Coordinate with the global sourcing team to understand commodities strategies, preferred suppliers and opportunities to consolidate, exit or invest into supplier relationships. Partners with internal clients and stakeholders to identify sourcing needs and develop sourcing strategies. Identify long term roadmap for new product VAVE activities with multiyear savings plans. Directs analysis of suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing:    Develop and implement local sourcing strategies to support business objectives, ensuring cost optimization / productivity, quality, and risk mitigation.  Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic goals and compliance requirements.        Supplier Relationship Management:  Lead supplier negotiations, including contracts, pricing, and performance metrics.  Escalate critical items and support discussion with critical vendors        Cost Savings and Value Creation:  Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing initiatives, process improvements, and supplier partnerships.  Drive initiatives to improve supply chain sustainability and resilience.        Cross-Functional Collaboration:  Partner with key internal stakeholders, including product development, marketing, finance, and operations, to align sourcing strategies with business goals.  Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of sourcing initiatives.        Data Analysis and Reporting:  Utilize data analytics to monitor spend, supplier performance, and market conditions.  Prepare and present regular reports to senior leadership on sourcing performance and cost savings.  Publish dashboard on regular cadence to support operation discussion  Basic Qualifications   Bachelor’s Degree 6+ years of strategic sourcing experience, preferably in consumer retail or electronics. 6+ years’ managing global supplier relationships and negotiating complex contracts. OR Master’s Degree. 4+ years of strategic sourcing experience, preferably in consumer retail sourced or electronics. 4+ years’ managing global supplier relationships and negotiating complex contracts. Strong expertise in the English language Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of portable fire extinguishers, metals or safety systems is a strong plus. Mastery knowledge obtained through advanced education, combined with experience Effective strategic thinking skills to manage difficult and complex problems Knowledge of related disciplines within work area and able to identify links and potential impact on projects, programs and systems Strong communication skills that can flex to fit any platform, media, character count or audience. Organizational skills including strategic planning, time management, attention to detail Analytical skills that help evaluate data to help us stay ahead People skills that drive engagement and advocacy