Senior Director, Global Sourcing and Supplier Development

Liberty Hardware has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Director of Global Sourcing and Supplier Development who will provide strategic, organizational, and operational leadership for Liberty’s Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Quality and Supply Planning functions. Responsibilities include the development and implementation of long-term sourcing and supply chain strategies to drive high levels of performance in the areas of total value delivery, quality/AQP, continuous improvement as well as customer focused supply and service level performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing – Develop and execute global sourcing strategies on direct and indirect commodities for the purpose of building a strong supplier network to support our long-term growth strategy and in alignment with critical business initiatives.

• Supplier Development – Oversees critical supplier development activities to drive innovation and quality performance as well as improve productivity and reduce costs in a global sourcing / contract manufacturing business model.

• Develop, lead, and facilitate ongoing process improvement strategies; streamline sourcing / supplier practices and communication, including the identification and assessment of new technologies, to ensure alignment with organizational business strategies and corporate performance objectives.

• Ownership of individual and team talent development including goal / objective setting, performance management, real-time coaching / mentoring, long-term development, and organizational succession planning.

• Supply Base Management – Negotiate supplier contracts / agreements, provide cross functional leadership and point of escalation for resolving supplier issues related to quality and OTIF service level performance.

• Provides cross functional leadership for product supply including linkage to the demand planning / S&OP process as well as supplier performance related to service level, capacity and working capital management.

• Provides cross functional participation and support for new business / category activities and projects in support of the company’s growth strategy; identification and implementation of suppliers to support innovation / technology, supplier planning / project management support for key projects, and AQP (Advanced Quality Planning) activities.

• Continue to advance the utilization of supplier performance metrics and continuous improvement activities throughout the sourcing network including the deployment of supplier led CI / VAVE activities.

• Develop and deploy refined risk management tools and incorporate into long term sourcing strategies.

• Provide input to and insure internal and supply chain compliance with established governance and code of conduct requirements.

• Contribute as a thought leader and influencer towards the development and execution of our supply chain organizational and enterprise-wide strategies.

• Demonstrate a Continuous Improvement mindset – through participation in events and activities that lead to financial gain, time savings, and/or waste reduction for the business. Lead and support CI best practice sharing across the enterprise.

• Recruits, coaches, and mentors team members to accelerate development and ensure quality results and efficient delivery. Ensures team members receive coveted and vital experiences and training in accordance with their development objectives.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field; MBA Preferred.

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in global sourcing and supply chain management in a manufacturing or contract manufacturing environment. Experience must include strategic sourcing as well as supplier identification, assessment, certification, and development.

• Demonstrated history of delivering year over year total value / productivity, building partnerships with suppliers globally, and productivity improvement through Lean practice implementation in best-cost countries.

• Strong strategic thought leadership, influencing and communication skills.

• Continuous improvement mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills particularly in fast paced environments. Proven experience with Lean processes, Six Sigma certification a plus.

• Experience in contract negotiations and supplier development / performance management.

• Direct knowledge of integrated ERP systems, lean manufacturing concepts and world-class supply chain practices and metrics.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to prioritize to focus on high-impact initiatives.

• Ability to use data to identify and analyze low-cost country capability, vendor identification, evaluation, certification and improvement in service, cost, reliability and quality.

• Functional expertise in global governance management and continuity of supply and risk management skills used to ensure the integrity and continuity of supply in a global supply chain.

• Strong negotiation skills. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions.

• Demonstrated ability in total cost modeling and financial analysis.

• Supply base optimization and factory floor expertise in manufacturing process improvement.

• Knowledge and experience in manufacturing processes including die-casting, extrusion, injection molding, electro-plating, anodizing, coatings application, metal stamping and fabrication.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Ability to travel globally as required.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary plus bonus-earning potential
• Paid Time-Off & Company paid holidays
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• Healthcare benefits such as medical, dental, and vision
• 401K saving plan with company match
• Tuition assistance program
• Profit Sharing

Company: Liberty Hardware

Full time

Hiring Range: $130,300.00 - $204,820.00

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Liberty Hardware (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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