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TITLE : STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER

FLSA STATUS : EXEMPT

REPORTS TO : DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT AND SCM

SUMMARY :

Under the direction of the Director of Procurement and Supply Chain Management (SCM), the Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for sourcing goods and services essential for our manufacturing operations. In this capacity, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for defining and implementing sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and supplier management best practices to minimize supply, cost, and quality risks. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Supplier Management : Identifies, evaluates, and manages relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains. Builds and maintains strong relationships with key suppliers. Partners with suppliers to develop and track supply plans along with collaborating with Operations to develop demand forecasts
• Contract Management : Negotiates contracts with key vendors, including master agreements to ensure favorable terms and conditions. Oversees and implements the contracting process
• Category and Sourcing Strategy Management : Improves categorization process for goods and services, develops and implements category sourcing strategies, including the implementation of RFx processes
• Spend and Cost Management : Identifies and implements savings opportunities within the supply chain, leveraging cost analysis and negotiation best practices. Manages and tracks spend and savings by category and supplier
• Continuous Improvement : Implement improvements within our supply chain to enhance supply security, minimize costs, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and reports to relevant organizations within TDK to ensure compliance with global initiatives
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Works closely with Engineering, Production, Finance, and other departments to understand their needs and ensure seamless integration of sourced materials and services to meet operational goals.
• Maintain compliance with Headway's Quality Policy
• Sustain and provide continual improvements to the QMS as required by job function
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records and documentation
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities :

The annual base salary for this full-time position is between $120,000.00-$177,000.00 + bonus target + benefits. Within the range the individual pay may differ depending on additional factors including job responsibilities, job related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience. The annual base pay range shown is subject to change and may be modified periodically.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The Strategic Sourcing Manager works primarily in an office environment from Monday to Friday. The schedule may be altered from time-to-time to meet business or operational needs; may travel from building-to-building as needed. Stands, sits, and walks; performs various fine grasping movements, bends, and twists; operates a computer and enters information using a keyboard, operates a telephone, and other office equipment. May occasionally push, pull, or lift up to 30 or more pounds.

TDK / Headway Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Applicants requiring accommodation in order to complete the application process should contact the Headway Human Resources Department.