AIS is a leading production fastener company in the Midwest, providing MSC a solid growth platform for expansion in the OEM fasteners market and complements our fastener and VMI solutions, as well as our core metalworking and MRO business. Come join us as we continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. Requisition ID :15190Employment Type :Full TimeJob Category :Supply Chain OperationsWork Location :Franksville, WI (AIS)State or Province :Wisconsin (US-WI)Potential Work?Location : MinnesotaBRIEF POSITION SUMMARY: AIS and the OEM business unit is dedicated to developing real production fastener solutions for our customers by supporting them with custom engineering, valuable product insight, and a global portfolio of suppliers. The Director of Sourcing drives operational excellence in supply chain capabilities by managing, coordinating and implementing activities related to strategic and tactical sourcing. The position will lead a multi-location group of sourcing associates in all new product sourcing and cost saving activities. This position is responsible for a broad span of responsibility that involves every activity involved in the products and services of the company. The role supports core operations and is a key contributor to the strategic goals of the organization. The position requires a polished professional that can create, give, support and drive processes and projects, initiatives, and goals forward. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Customer Focused, Be Curious and Open Minded, Passionate Team Player, Say/Do, Get to Yes!
Engages in strategic negotiations to achieve favorable conditions and develop strong supplier partnerships.
Monitors and addresses supplier performance regarding quality, pricing and delivery requirements.
Collaborates with the Commercial Sales team on pricing for new business opportunities.
Ensures having the best supplier for each product group needed from both a cost and quality perspectives.
Collaborate with Sales and Procurement to achieve Sourcing goals.
Drives a single strategic Sourcing team for the OEM Business Unit. Works with Sourcing team on balancing workload to meet new package quote deadlines.
Assists Sales in pricing decisions based on sourcing review for package quotes.
Responds to part additions for existing customers in a timely fashion.
Measures and improves sourcing timelines, effectiveness, and win rate.
Directs actions to assist Purchasing where fill in stock is needed.
Drives implementation and direction of Kofax Sourcing software.
Manages outsourced projects.
Supervises Sourcing Department staff.
Manages domestic and international Sourcing.
Directs and engages in supplier pricing and quality standards.
Remains current on market trends with competitors, suppliers, and maintains procurement pipelines with alternative vendors to ensure corporate standards are maintained in accordance with required margins.
Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with U.S. laws.
Negotiates pricing and terms with suppliers to maximize quality, price and delivery.
Leads negotiations with suppliers regarding inventory management, supply and pricing; explore consignment and warehousing possibilities.
Drives the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC’s vision and unity of purpose.
Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required.
INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, experience level and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Business, Finance, or Engineering) or 10 years of relevant experience required.
10 years Direct OEM Fastener or Component experience required.
SKILLS:
Ability to communicate clearly, accurately and in professional manner both verbally and in writing.
Ability to effectively evaluate various issues with varying levels of complexity and do so in a calm and professional manner.
Organizational skills that include the ability to manage time and tasks.
Ability to manage timelines, to stay on task from start to finish, follow up and keep a pulse on the entire process/project.
Possess good negotiation skills, to be able to persuade and move forward, to Get to Yes
Mathematical skills that are accurate and documented clearly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, spreadsheets, and presentation software
Solid and basic understanding of blueprint reading.
Ability to analyze information and determine solutions, next steps.
Relationship builder, develop and maintain good relationships with cross-functional team members as well as suppliers.
Problem solver, creative developer of solutions as well as converting data to deliverable outcomes.
Strategic mindset and ability to communicate and lead others to advance Team and Company goals.
Self-guided, self-motivated, and driven to succeed.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Flexible working hours
Infrequent travel less than 5%
Why MSC? People. Collaboration. Insight. That’s how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 75+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.
When you join our team, you will receive rewards and recognition for your contributions, training and professional development opportunities, Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Veterans, HOLA and DisABLEd as well as a variety of benefits to support you and your family's health, well-being, and financial future. If you are inspired to learn, take risks, and succeed as a team, you can build a better career at MSC.
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