Global Sourcing Manager

Global Sourcing ManagerIt takes a lot of parts and pieces to create a gravity-defying product! As our Global Sourcing Manager, you'll help shape the future of our global supply chain strategies and be at the forefront of driving innovation and efficiency throughout our operations by: Managing end-to-end global sourcing processes while navigating complex market conditions Pioneering companywide sourcing initiatives and opportunities (both indirect and direct) and driving RFQ/RFP process, maximizing cost savings and value creation accelerating business growth Collaborating with our Gyro Product Engineering team through: Traveling domestically and internationally to our current supply base and prospects to assess commercial health and viability Commercially supporting the product roadmap as relates to advanced and specialized projects Creating business cases around product tooling purchases and production support Capex Establishing and maintaining an approved vendor list for items that can be duel sourced Contributing to selecting business partners that align with long-term supply goals Creating standardized RFQ/RFP and generalized procurement procedures that can be utilized companywide for both direct and indirect opportunities Stabilizing the current international purchased component strategy Collaborating with the Supply Planning team and suppliers to identify areas of concern or risk around single sources and working with the team to mediateDo you have a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn, and the ability to hustle in a fast-paced environment? Then Seakeeper is the place for you! Here are a few other things you'll need to succeed.MUST-HAVES Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, or a similar related field 5-10+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management Global purchasing experience Ferocious attention to detail and "won't take no for an answer" attitude Passion for working with people and getting a good deal Be professional, responsive, resourceful, flexible and well-organized Strong verbal and written communication skills Be results-driven and of unquestionable integrityNICE-TO-HAVES Purchasing experience in machining, forging, and/or casting Six Sigma or lean manufacturing certifications Experience working with NetSuite Technical manufacturing or engineering backgroundYou'll be based in Leesport, PA facility 5 days a week You'll report to the Director of Operations, also based in PA This role will start as an individual contributor Travel expected up to 30% of the time Must have a valid passportOur Global Sourcing Manager is a brand-new role! You will be a part of our greater Procurement team nestled within our operations department. It is a small, but mighty team that keeps the manufacturing engine of Seakeeper running. With cross-department collaboration and interaction with external partners, you'll gain knowledge across the various areas of company, so you'll be able to own your role and bring new ideas to the table to improve processes and results.It's true that we make extraordinary products, but our favorite part about Seakeeper is our people! We believe in participative leadership. That means you have the freedom to make a difference and contribute to the larger goal, regardless of your position. Great ideas can strike at any moment, and when you have one, you're empowered to speak up! We are constantly pushing (or crushing) boundaries. Stagnant or bored are about as opposite from Seakeeper as you can get! We move quick and if there is something that can be improved upon, we jump on it.71% of our Earth is covered by water and we want everyone to make the most of it. That's why we are committed to creating products that transform the boating experience with an organization that employees want to work for, customers want to buy from, and vendors want to partner with. Our gyro stabilizers eliminate boat roll and create a land-like experience on the water. We defy gravity and completely change the way people spend time on the water. We started the company 12 years ago, and now 50% of the boats built annually in our core market are Seakeeper equipped. With our recent introduction of smaller units that are ideal for boats as small as 23 feet, there is a long road of growth ahead!