Newell Brands
Location
Huntersville, NC | United States
Job description
TITLE: Sourcing Manager - Plastics Resins and Components
REPORTS TO: Sr. Sourcing Manager
Direct Reports: 2
Location: Huntersville, NC
Newell Brands is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, learn, work and play. We are committed to building consumer and commercial brands while leveraging the benefits of being one company: shared expertise, operating efficiencies, and a culture of innovation. Our globally recognized brands include Sharpie, Paper Mate, Oster, Coleman, Yankee Candle, First Alert, Rubbermaid, Graco, and Calphalon.
Develop strategies and execution for Newell Brands’ Plastic Components category. Drive Newell Brands’ key sourcing metrics which include: Productivity, Working Capital Improvements, Lead Time, Service Level, and Quality. Work in a cross-functional team environments and provide support to various management teams to deliver on the goals and metrics of Newell Brands.
Specific Responsibilities:
Develop and implement strategies across multiple business units for the plastics components category resulting in cost savings as well as improved supplier performance that fully support current and future manufacturing / business goals.
Research, identify, and qualify best value sources of supply
Deliver 3-5% year over year productivity goals for assigned commodities and increase DPO in accordance with working capital objectives
· Develop and lead productivity projects in support of business goals based on, but not limited to, the following areas: Supplier selection, Supplier Consolidation / Introduction, Negotiated Savings, NPD Changes, Quality Enhancements, Raw Material Changes.
Develop and manage the relationships with preferred suppliers
Develop knowledge of new Domestic and International markets in order to find new sources of supply
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as supply/demand planning, operations, engineering, marketing, quality and finance to effectively drive accurate material forecasting, purchasing, compliance and standardized processes that enable continuity of supply, reduces E&O exposure, lowers material cost and ensures alignment between sourcing strategy and overall Operating Segment objectives.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain, engineering or related fields; or comparable experience
5 to 7 years of sourcing or purchasing experience in plastic components / resins is preferred
Strong negotiation skills
Strong project management skills and experience
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 25%
Ability to work, motivate and lead effectively in a team environment
Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
· Demonstrates excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
· Demonstrates competency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI) and SAP
CLIMATE
Dynamic work environment requiring ongoing learning and development. Need to support both short and long-term business objectives. Involves decision-making based on logical evaluation of information. Requires ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while still maintaining attention to detail. Involves a range of interpersonal contacts within Newell Brands and the outside supplier community.
_Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
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