Strategic Sourcing Manager

Description

MORryde is currently seeking a

Strategic Sourcing Manager

to join our

Purchasing Team . In this vital role, you will manage all processes throughout the material's life cycle. From researching, selection, and negotiating with suppliers, to purchasing, confirming fulfillment, and managing production and quality roadblocks, you will be able to take full ownership from start to finish.
MORryde is a fast-paced, opportunity driven company that specializes in custom metal fabrication, chassis modification, suspension products, and aftermarket products and services. We supply parts to a wide variety of industries, including recreational vehicles, agriculture, transit bus, medical, trucking, and other industrial markets. And based on our business model, what we do, and who we serve, your exposure to different materials, requirements, and lead times will be vast. There will be no shortage of variety.
Being a part of the Purchasing Team will allow you to build and manage relationships – your success will be in large part on how you foster internal and external relationships – this includes supplier relations externally, but also collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Production, Administration and Accounting, internally.
Job Type

Full-time
What You'll Do

Research and source strategic suppliers and part procurement (domestic/overseas)
Negotiate supplier pricing, terms, delivery, freight (domestic/overseas), warranty, etc.
Manage supplier relations, evaluating quality, delivery, & overall supplier performance
Collaborate with our Product Development and Sales teams on new product ideas
Manage and evaluate inventory levels; work closely with sales to understand customer forecast
Place supplier orders to meet production demands for immediate needs and items with long lead times
Research and resolve inventory discrepancies
Manage and resolve supplier quality & warranty issues
Cost analysis projects
Requirements

Prior purchasing, procurement (domestic/overseas), or supply chain experience preferred
Skill and high interest in cost and other numerical analysis
Confidence to professionally negotiate and manage supplier relations
Customer service mindset a must, both with suppliers and internal teammates
Self-motivated and self-managed
Desire to learn in depth about how the materials & components are made and used in final assembly
High adaptability to respond to new and quickly changing material requirements and lead times
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing, environment
Extremely detail oriented and good follow-through skills
Excellent professional communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to analyze data, stay on top of world events (tariffs, Force Majeure, commodity changes) and trends to make solid purchasing decisions
Proficiency with manufacturing software systems and Excel
This is an excellent opportunity to expand your purchasing skills in a growing manufacturing environment.
From quoting materials for potential new business, to satisfying production requirements, to managing cost targets, and many other ways, our Purchasing Team plays a vital role in the success of our company. If you're looking to expand and grow your career in purchasing and materials coordination, and work around an amazing and supportive team,

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