Global Sourcing Manager Non-Production Spend

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Husky Technologies

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a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.

Husky Technologies

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offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly,

Husky Technologies

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offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

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Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.

Husky Technologies

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is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join the

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team!

In this role you will be responsible for defining and implementing the sourcing strategy for a specific commodity group on a global basis for all Husky business units as well as managing the performance of the applicable supply lane.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Identify key stakeholders in NPS related spend globally. Build and maintain effective strategic relationships to ensure collaborative spend management.

Responsible to provide the inputs and create a draft strategy for categories and execute the agreed upon strategy accordingly.

Develop and lead main strategic sourcing initiatives / strategies (> xxx annual turnover), coordinating with other functions. This is inclusive of new supplier / parts evaluations.

Coordinate all contracts with main suppliers.

Responsible for delivering on the category strategy.

Have ownership and deliver necessary outcomes for critical and Operational suppliers.

Next escalation level beyond Purchasing Team Leader/ Regional Sourcing Manager for supplier issues.

Manage supplier score cards.

Stay up to date on purchase order status (escalation point for PO issues after Regional Sourcing Manager and Purchasing Team Leader).

Provides inputs on lead times, supplier capacity, and variability risks as inputs to inventory management.

Provides input on readiness and shortages.

Be consulted on any expediting action required.

Assist to resolve issues on the “supplier side.”

Provide inputs as necessary to the NPS Director.

Track material cost savings and PPV changes.

Be informed on any quality issues or concerns.

Provide input to options when quality issues arise.

Coordinate appropriately with supplier quality team and regional sourcing manager for escalated specific commodity issues including relentless root cause analysis and error-proofing to mitigate impact to the business.

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or company policies, procedures, work rules, standards, and guidelines, etc.

TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Commodity Manager/Sourcing Manager or equivalent role with strong network globally with in-depth knowledge of key players and market drivers.

Focused on delivering exceptional results, knowledge/understanding of the commodities and a demonstrated passionate sense of ownership.

Experience with formulation of global sourcing strategy and/or creation.

Technical understanding of the manufacturing processes involved in producing the final commodity parts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Engineering degree or bachelor’s degree in business is preferred.

Experience in technical assessment, limitations, and opportunities during introduction of new product development or technology.

Understanding of total landed cost concepts, basic cost accounting and inventory optimization.

Understand lean manufacturing principles, experience with process mapping.

Negotiation experience required.

Analytical acumen; Strategic Thinker.

Advanced user of Microsoft Office and other software tools for analysis.

Extremely organized with superior follow-up and follow through.

Exceptional communication skills and ability to tailor communications to audiences at all levels, including senior leadership.

Highly self-motivate and self-directed.

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Experience working in a team-oriented, global environment.

Able to travel in region or to foreign countries to assess and evaluate potential new suppliers, technologies, products.

Husky Technologies

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offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies

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also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky Technologies

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conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

Husky Technologies

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is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

No agency or telephone inquiries please.

Company info

Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.
Website : http://www.husky.ca/