Regional Sourcing Manager Non-Production Spend

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Husky Technologies
TM
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
TM
offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly,
Husky Technologies
TM
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.
Husky Technologies
TM
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
TM
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
Husky Technologies
TM
team!
In this role you will be responsible for driving the sourcing strategy to support a specific NPS category supply lane within a defined global region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Identify key stakeholders in NPS related spend in the region. Build and maintain effective strategic relationships to ensure collaborative spend management.
Provide regional input on the overall strategy for the category and execute the regional aspect of the strategy.
Develop and lead strategic sourcing initiatives within the region, with the support of the Global Sourcing Manager for main ones.
Lead RFx processes including preparation of packages, interfacing with suppliers and evaluating responses.
Lead supplier negotiations in the region and set up any type of agreement (NDA, MSA; SLA; Consignment agreement, Procurement agreement etc...)
Drive continuous improvement in the NPS Goods and Services provision through the implementation and enhancement of service level agreements.
Execute service and supply contracts.
Maintain document libraries for templates, forms, contracts, and sourcing initiative records.
Own and deliver necessary outcomes for critical and operational suppliers. First point of contact to resolve any regional supplier issues or concerns.
Provide inputs as necessary to Global Sourcing Managers and NPS Director.
Track material cost savings and PPV changes.
Stay up to date on purchase order status, next point of escalation after the Purchasing -Team Leader.
Provide inputs on lead times, supplier capacity and variability risks as inputs to inventory management.
Provides input on readiness and potential shortages.
Ensure all materials within the region are shipped as required by lead time definition.
Be “Boots on Site” when issues occur at supplier’s facility to report on and resolve issues.
Assist to resolve issues on the supplier’s side.
Be “Boots on Site,” at supplier sites to audit processes with SQE’s.
Coordinate appropriately with supplier quality team for 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 2 years’ experience in the Commodity Manager / Sourcing Manager or equivalent role with strong network regionally 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 regional 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 experiences preferred.
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 (if necessary) to assess and evaluate potential new suppliers, technologies, products.
Husky Technologies
TM
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
TM
also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky Technologies
TM
conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.
Husky Technologies
TM
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.

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