Strategic Sourcing Manager

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JOB TITLE : Strategic Sourcing Manager

DEPARTMENT :  Purchasing

REPORTS TO : CSR Manager

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

Bay Cities, an Employee-Owned Company, is the leading creative packaging and display partner to brand marketers, retailers and e-commerce. Our passion, experience, technology and consumer insights move product and drive sales.

Our Mission

Our Passion Powers Your Product

Our Values

Creativity : Our ideas create Client success.

Passion : We have heart with a Customer Service attitude.

Integrity : We honor our business & planet with sustainable practices.

Responsible : We own it!

Safe : Our safe work habits protect us all.

Fun : We take our work seriously- not ourselves

SUMMARY

The Strategic Sourcing Manager oversees the purchasing agents for orders of materials, supplies, and / or equipment, including but not limited to litho labels, folding carton, plastics including vacuum form & acrylic fabrication, accessories and all items for displays, freight and other various types of products and services. Assists the lead purchasing agent in negotiating pricing agreements with suppliers. Monitors the AVL to ensure we have multiple approved suppliers in all categories.

JOB FUNCTION / PURPOSE

• Conduct analysis to inform strategic recommendations.
• Conduct independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Conduct periodic visits to supplier work locations to evaluate vendor performance.
• Conduct regular market and spend analysis programs to drive cost savings and supplier improvements.
• Conduct regular Supplier Performance and Alliance Relationship review meetings.
• Conduct spend, specification, demand and market analysis to identify / evaluate value opportunities.
• Conduct strategic sourcing process including, RFQs, RFIs, and RFPs.
• Conduct training and information meetings where needed.
• Define and review Supplier Action Plans.
• Define concepts for cost price minimization.
• Define the market, cost structure and suppliers.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies.
• Develop and Implement contract negotiation strategy for assigned suppliers.
• Develop and implement strategies to proactively manage down costs.
• Develop innovation partnerships.
• Develop multi-year commodity strategy which fully reflects requirements of the stakeholders.
• Develop a strategic sourcing strategy for assigned categories.
• Develop an offshore supply base by identifying, evaluating, and selecting second source suppliers.
• Employ advanced program and project management tools, solutions and techniques.
• Employ strong knowledge of key industry players, competitors and market dynamics.
• Employ strong knowledge of key Supply Chain industry players, competitors and market dynamics.
• Identify, document, and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead discovery and research of new vendors / technologies.
• Lead measuring supplier performance, root cause issues, and driving improved performance
• Maintain and update supplier scorecards and address supplier performance issues.
• Perform Initial Supplier Risk Assessment.
• Prepare and delivers performance appraisal for staff.
• Provide market assessment to identify preferred suppliers.
• Review, analyze and clarify vendor proposals and quotes to ensure equal comparison.
• Setup blanket purchase agreements with suppliers where appropriate.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

Core Competencies

OTHER