Head of Global Sourcing
Lancaster, PA
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Our Brands will deliver innovate, effective, market leading pest, animal control & bird feeding solutions, while creating value for our shareholders.
We have an immediate opportunity for Head of Global Sourcing in Lancaster, PA.
Weekly commute to Lancaster, PA will be required
Benefits of Working for Woodstream:
- Competitive benefits package including:
- Bonus Program
- 401k with Company Match
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment
- Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
- ID Theft & Legal Assistance Plan Options
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.
- Opportunity to advance within the company.
Overview of the Role:
The Head of Global Sourcing is a pivotal role responsible for formulating and executing the global sourcing strategy to ensure a robust and cost-effective supply chain. This position oversees the procurement of goods and services from both domestic and international suppliers, ensuring alignment with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. As a key member of the Supply Chain leadership team, this role collaborates across all business functions to drive business results and enhance sourcing capabilities.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Strategic Sourcing Development: Design and implement comprehensive global sourcing strategies that align with the company's business objectives and ensure a reliable supply chain.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Identify, evaluate, and cultivate relationships with key suppliers. Negotiate contracts to secure optimal terms and conditions.
- Cost Optimization: Monitor and manage sourcing costs to achieve significant cost savings and enhance profitability. Lead cost reduction initiatives and value engineering projects.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all sourced products and services meet stringent quality standards and specifications. Collaborate with suppliers to resolve any quality issues promptly.
- Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with global sourcing, including geopolitical, economic, and supply chain risks.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations, standards, and company policies. Maintain meticulous records and documentation for audit purposes.
- Leadership & Team Development: Lead and develop a high-performing global sourcing team. Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management to team members.
- Market Intelligence: Conduct thorough market research and analysis to stay abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and emerging opportunities.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product development, manufacturing, logistics, and other departments to ensure alignment and support for sourcing initiatives.
- Supplier Service Performance: Establish and drive supplier service performance metrics, including safety, supply performance scores, lead time reduction initiatives, and supplier segmentation.
- Sourcing Spend Management: Achieve sourcing cost savings, manage inflation, and develop a cost savings pipeline through external benchmarking and brand team partnerships.
- Cash Flow Improvement: Enhance cash flow through optimized supplier payment terms, vendor-managed inventory, and balanced supplier financing.
- Team Capability Enhancement: Improve sourcing team capabilities and effectiveness through process and tool improvements, standardization, compliance, contract management, and integration into S&OP and financial planning processes.
Other Functions:
- Performs other duties as assigned
Successful Candidate Profile:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, supply chain management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). Sourcing-focused certification is an added advantage.
- Experience: Minimum of 15 years in global sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in category-buying. Preferred experience in chemical products, equipment, and co-manufacturing.
- Skills: Strong negotiation, contract management, analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and team management skills. Knowledge of international trade regulations and compliance. Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus.
- Travel: Ability to travel internationally as required.
Woodstream Fun Facts!
- We are the #1 EAC (Electronic Animal Containment/fencing) company in North America, 10X the #2 company and these products protect our food supply.
- We are the ONLY Pest & Animal Control company with a significant ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Program.
- Over 40% of our directors and above are woman.
- 57% of the Executive Team (meaning VP and above) are female, black, Hispanic or Asian/Islander.
Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Note: If hired, Employment Eligibility Verification will be carried out upon selection. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
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