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Old World Industries, LLC. lists this Sourcing Manager opportunity in northbrook, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Purpose:
The Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading the development and implementation of end-to-end responsible strategies to deliver a competitive advantage related to product sourcing with a focus on driving profit enhancement and enabling differentiated product development. This role will establish reliable supply chains, negotiate terms and conditions for cost efficiencies, ensure delivery of quality product, and drive product development opportunities. This role will also ensure sourcing processes and procedures are fully integrated to support internal business needs and company objectives. Position will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that our sourcing knowledge, relationships, and investments are effectively and efficiently leveraged.
Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:
Responsible for developing and implementing the sourcing strategy
Responsible for supplier relations of suppliers, including coordination of contracts, terms, customer service & product issues.
Responsible for the logistics of the sourced products, which includes transportation alternatives to maximize efficiency and effectiveness to support business operations. Develops and manages relationship(s) with international freight forwarder(s).
Gather and maintain product data and pricing, then negotiate pricing, payment terms and lead times with suppliers.
Enforce agreements with suppliers to ensure quality requirements, target pricing, and estimated lead times are met.
Leverage sourcing options, as appropriate, to maximize profit, including brokers, trading companies, suppliers, both industry & non-industry, overseas sourcing and other sources deemed viable.
Supervise overseas negotiations and make sure that all appropriate documents are prepared for importing and seamless delivery.
Actively engage with the Sales department to provide product and supplier solutions, along with developing & managing the large quote process to identify the best product, pricing, delivery, and supplier options.
Develop product compliance protocols and find overseas partners to execute. Ensures safety and compliance protocols are followed. Keep company updated on current and new laws and regulations impacting overseas and importing business practices.
Education, Skills and Abilities:
Minimum of 7 years in a global sourcing position with leadership experience
Bachelor's degree required
Efficient and effective communication and presentation abilities, with ability to tailor approach to best reach intended audience
Solutions-oriented strategic thinker who can easily identify high-priority, high-impact activities
This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
Company-matching 401(k) plan
Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
Company-paid identity theft insurance
Company-paid disability
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Company-paid employee assistance program
Paid time off and paid holidays
Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance
Old World Industries is among the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket today. Built upon a 50-year history of ingenuity, the Northbrook, Illinois-based company is transforming the automotive, commercial and chemical industries that keep the world moving forward. Old World's brands include a full line of PEAK Performance Automotive Aftermarket Products including Antifreeze/Coolant, Washer Fluid, Lighting and Wiper Blades; BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Equipment; FINAL CHARGE PRO-SERIES Heavy Duty Extended Life Coolant, Fleet Charge SCA Precharged Heavy Duty Coolant and Thermal Charge Heat Transfer
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