Associate Sourcing Manager

General DescriptionReporting to the Senior Manager Finished Goods Supply Chain this position isresponsible for all Supply Chain activities associated with the assigned Associate Category Manager will analyze and implement strategies thatsupport supplier identification sourcing supplier management and spendoptimization. This position will support the new product development process andexecute inventory Responsibilities1. Optimize cost for assigned products with an emphasis on cost reduction and margin improvement.2. Develop sourcing strategies.3. Develop multiyear commodity plans to optimize spend.4. Oversee all activities related to the management of assigned spend from intent to purchase throughdelivery of commodity/service.5. Recruit maintain and manage worldclass suppliers with focus on total cost of ownership improvement.6. Plan organize direct control and communicate all strategic sourcing activities related to assignedspend.7. Develop strategies for spend analysis.8. Prepare and review contracts bids proposals and vendor agreements for legal correctness terms/conditions and acceptability of items to specifications.9. Analyze market and delivery conditions to make recommendations on present and future materialavailability.10. Proactively establish and implement countermeasures to negative market trends and missed objectiveperformance.11. Perform other duties as Qualification RequirementsBachelors degree in Supply Chain or related field is required. A minimum of one (1) year of procurementrelated experience is required. C.P.M or C.P.I.M certification is a plus. Project management experience is aplus. Experience working with overseas suppliers highly desirable. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word ExcelPowerPoint and Project). Demonstrated supplier management and problem solving skills. Must be able towork and effectively communicate with all levels of the company and suppliers. Works effectively in crossfunctional teams. Drives for continuous Demand RequirementsOccasionally required to stand walk or sit use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controlsreach with hands and arms climb stairs balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk or hear taste or employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and theability to adjust focus.