Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Manager 
 

We are looking for a Sourcing Manager for our Westbury, NY facility. In this role you will develop and execute commodity / supply chain strategies to improve quality, cost delivery, and financial performance. They will have responsibilities for the following:  Managing assigned commodity(s) to deliver improved performance through negotiation strategies and global sourcing; Supplier selection/de-selection, evaluation and supply base rationalization; Material Management solutions, including Lean Implementation and consignment stock.  Deployment of company’s supply chain management process and contractual agreements to the supply base.

Your Responsibilities:

• Create, implement and maintain sourcing strategies for a specific commodity portfolio that result in supply chain efficiency
• Conduct spend analysis to identify improvement opportunities, assess current supplier performance and identify/select new global suppliers
• Manage commodity and implementation teams to develop and execute supply chain strategies
• Build cost model to validate commodity strategies and understand cost drivers
• Utilize cost models for managing suppliers (price, volume discounts, commodity cost forecasts and cost drivers, etc.)
• Total cost of ownership
• Manage relationships with suppliers. Analyze current technical and quality requirements, leveraging spends, technologies and implement changes that will develop a commodity supply base that creates and sustains a competitive advantage in cost, quality and delivery. Ensure appropriate performance measurements (quality, Cost and Deliver) of supply base and feedback of results
• Participate in product development teams that develops strong stakeholder relationships
• Develop policies and manage processes for sustainable supply chain compliance (e.g. Dodd Frank Conflict Minerals)
• Manage Team as applicable

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Operations, Supply Management or Engineering)
• 3 to 5 years relevant work experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management developing and leading Commodity strategies and demonstrates understanding the commodity and sub commodity marketplace, including sourcing from Low Cost Regions
• Strong sourcing background(strategies, category management, suppliers management, negotiation)
• Extensive knowledge of Supply Chain Management operational concepts covering production  planning, inventory control, purchasing, logistics, stockroom operations and shipping / receiving.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma Concepts related to Supplier Quality
• Ability to handle multiple projects, solve problems and show continuous improvement
• Advanced project management skills
• Domestic as well as International travel is required 
• Strong business acumen required

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.  
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals 
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off. 
• Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Why Oerlikon:

Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

About us

Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. 
Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership. 

We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide. 

Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer striving to promote a diverse and inclusive workforce, and is dedicated to unbiased recruiting, hiring and employment practices. Oerlikon takes affirmative action to ensure candidates are considered without regard to their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, and any other legally protected characteristic. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here Know Your Rights.

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Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Learn more about Oerlikon: 
https://www.oerlikon.com/en/brands/

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