POSITION DESCRIPTION

Scope of Position:

• This position is responsible for the overall supply chain, procurement, acquisition and distribution of materials, equipment and services. This position is based at Vollrath Corporate headquarters, and has a Global scope.   
• Provide leadership, and oversees the Purchasing function, while maintaining an effective and efficient supply chain, utilizing LEAN/SIX SIGMA quality improvement techniques.
• The Global Sourcing Director is the company resource in matters related to purchasing procedures, delivery improvement and expense reduction initiatives, value analysis and contract negotiations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the global sourcing organization to drive Vollrath’s corporate priorities; Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost through managing the following: Commodity and negotiation strategies including Terms and Conditions Supplier selection/de-selection, evaluation and rationalization of Supply chain solutions, including vendor managed inventory (VMI), supplier consignment, safety stock levels, etc.
• Strategically develop and implement commodity/supply chain strategies covering all commodities, services and supplier processes throughout a global enterprise to deliver maximum value, leverage, and standardization.
• Manage and mentor a dynamic team of purchasing professionals, located throughout the world.
• Achieve measurable performance metrics for all levels of procurement activities to include but not limited to Customer Service Promise rates, inventory turns and values, supplier performance, supplier quality, internal order placement performance, buyer activity levels, financial cost down performance, and material shortage elimination.
• Ensure performance improvement and recovery plans are developed, issued, tracked and reported on as required for supply base management and improvement.
• Negotiate and execute purchase orders or vendor contracts as needed to support business needs.
• Manage material flow to ensure inventory is maintained to the optimum level to support on time customer deliveries while keeping inventory holdings at the appropriate levels.
• Leads product development strategies in line with corporate initiatives to improve supply chain efficiencies and reduce the total cost of supply chain management.
• Manages all activities that develop relationships with suppliers.
• Develops an overall vendor base which creates and sustains a competitive advantage, utilizing global market exploitation, leveraging spend, and leveraging of technologies.
• Manages materials savings initiatives in line with profit plan and overall business objectives.

Job Requirements:

• 7-10 years progressive experience in Global Purchasing & Sourcing with extensive experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably in a strategic setting in a mid to large size organization.  Experience in Asian sourcing is preferred.   
• Knowledge and experience with LEAN/Six Sigma quality improvement techniques.
• Solid track record meeting substantial material cost reduction targets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Production/Operations Management, or Engineering or equivalent business experience.
• NAPM (A.P.P. C.P.M.) or APICS (CPIM, CIRM) certification preferred
• Ability to coordinate multiple group efforts within the company to achieve objectives.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to identify processes needing improvement, and to recommend improvements.

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