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Strategic Sourcing Manager

Responsible for the strategic sourcing of qualified vendors, negotiating both annual agreements and one-time deals, executing purchase orders, and building and maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate contracts, payment terms, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) pricing
• Manage sourcing for commodities including Machined and Fabricated Parts, Electrical Components, Pumps, Enclosures, Power Transmission Parts, Heat Exchangers, and other commercial-type parts
• Build a qualified vendor base while continually expanding industry expertise
• Conduct supplier prequalification and surveillance audits
• Ensure on-time delivery of parts to support production, including management of the open purchase order report
• Manage freight agreements for parcel, FTL, and LTL carriers, including scheduling truck shipments from the Mason, Ohio facility with selected carriers
• Resolve invoice discrepancies
• Attend weekly production meetings
• Serve as the purchasing point of contact for assigned business divisions
• Oversee supply chain and purchase order management
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager

Competencies / Position Requirements:

• 4-year degree in a relevant field (Business, Engineering, Supply Chain) preferred.
• Basic familiarity with mechanical drawings
• Strong cross-functional communication skills, detail-oriented, proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage tasks independently
• Relo assistance is not available.