Mgr/Sourcing
Rust-Oleum Corporation

Job Info

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JOB DESCRIPTION

As our Sourcing Manager, you're there to provide support to our internal stakeholders, customers and outside sales force. This is a hands-on position responsible for ensuring uninterrupted and timely support of product to our warehouse and customers. We are seeking an individual who thrives on building effective business relationships, has a customer-driven focus and strong follow up skills. If you are energetic, enthusiastic, and have an unquenchable desire to grow and succeed, your opportunity to grow and prosper will be limitless.

Solving challenges is the very foundation of who we are. After all, in the beginning, our founder, sea captain Robert Fergusson, didn't particularly care about paint. When he founded our company in 1921, he just wanted to keep his ship intact and stumbled upon a valuable solution. Today, that discovery is Rust-Oleum Corporation.

The same passion that drove the Captain to spend his next few years creating the world's first rust-preventative paint still drives us today. When we see a problem, we work diligently until we've perfected a solution, which has led to some of the most cutting-edge, durable and innovative products in the industry. Our creative and talented team of over 2000 people across every corner of the world, help us remain the global leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.

Here is what you can expect:

Supplier Management

• Assist in problem resolution when others are not able to resolve
• Facilitate the escalation process in order to meet production needs
• Effectively manage supplier performance by developing and implementing appropriate long term corrective actions
• Actively develop and communicate Supplier strategies to the branch in conjunction with the global managers
• Execute strategic plans developed by Global Sourcing Managers, specifically volume allocations for "commodity" materials
• Routinely meet with current suppliers to bring new and improved product solutions forward

Project Management & Sourcing

• Work with marketing, R&D and the project team to understand upcoming projects and identify potential sources of supply
• Effectively gather project requirements from marketing and obtain pricing from qualified sources of supply
• Lead the sourcing efforts on significant stock and custom projects within the business unit
• Coordinate with R&D to drive projects forward, and help manage material sourcing complexities.
• Focus on creating supplier relationships that offer win-win results

Cost Reduction / Margin Enhancement

• Lead cost reduction initiatives. Analyze spend and identify margin enhancement opportunities.
• Coordinate with R&D for lab approvals, and drive project to completion
• Evaluate supplier quotations and develop negotiation strategies focused on improving our competitive position in the market place.
• Act as a mentor to others and assist with negotiations as necessary
• Negotiate pricing, terms and other contractual issues with suppliers
• Collaborate with global sourcing team during negotiations
• Leverage volume to provide cost-effective solutions while maintaining acceptable inventory levels

Supplier Development & Revenue Growth

• Routinely meet with current suppliers to bring new and improved product solutions forward
• Focus on developing new suppliers as improved performance and/ or alternative solutions are required
• Partner with sales/marketing to understand additional product needs and establish the necessary relationships and programs to leverage these needs

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

Responsibilities:

• Bachelors degree in a business related discipline
• 5-10 years of Procurement/ or Supply Chain experience
• Strong business acumen
• Experience with project management, expediting and optimizing inventory levels
• Excellent communication and strong negotiation skills
• Ability to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• This position requires an individual who is self-directed and detail-oriented with an inquisitive nature and the desire to solve problems
• A strong work ethic with a positive \"can-do\" attitude and one who takes pride in the quality of their work
• Experience managing multiple tasks at one time along with understanding overall direction and goals.
• Proven history in providing influential leadership across functions of the organization such as Marketing, Operations, Procurement and Quality to effectively communicate benefits, challenges and cost initiatives on materials and projects.
• Strong financial/math acumen and prior experience with the collection, interpretation and analysis of NPD data in support of company strategic initiatives
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and strong team player
• SAP & Microsoft (specifically Excel) knowledge preferred.

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