Mgr. Global Sourcing
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Key details
- Location
- Dubuque, IA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5–7 yrs
- Function
- other
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 2w ago
Skills
contract negotiationnew product introductionperformance managementsiopvendor management
About the role
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
- Act as a key liaison bridging commodity and component sourcing strategies between Asia-based suppliers and Mexico manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment on cost, quality, lead time, and supply continuity.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop global sourcing strategies to secure reliable supply of raw materials and components while mitigating supply chain risks, such as foam, plywood, motors.
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, including contract negotiation, performance management (KPIs/scorecards), and continuous improvement to optimize total cost of ownership, quality, and service levels.
- Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and SIOP to support new product introduction (NPI), drive strategic growth initiatives, and ensure successful product launches.
- Accountable for supplier quality and on-time delivery performance across assigned suppliers. Establish performance expectations, monitor key metrics, lead corrective action and recovery plans, and partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive sustainable improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers to support innovation and NPI projects, including contract negotiations, supplier visits, capability assessments, and new supplier onboarding.
- Travel domestically and internationally as required to support supplier development, sourcing initiatives, and project execution.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree is required, (Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field)
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
5-7 Years of related work experience is required.
Demonstrated sourcing experience with global suppliers, particularly in Asia and Mexico
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) programs is required