Tier 1 Supplier Relationship Manager - Direct Global Sourcing
Tier 1 Supplier Relationship Manager – Direct Global Sourcing
The Tier 1 Supplier Relationship Manager is responsible for leading a cross functional team, managing identified categories of spend, its suppliers and internal stakeholders, and developing a sourcing strategy with one of our key Printer Contract Manufacturers. Scope of the category management includes both current production and new product development.
Key responsibilities
- Create global category sourcing strategies with cross-functional teams and gain management and key stakeholder alignment for execution
- Understand the spending patterns, external supply market and Lexmark business needs to modify the sourcing strategy accordingly
- Utilize the sourcing processes and steps to drive world class results and optimize supply base
- Manage and coordinate sourcing activities globally
- Initiate and drive communication and project plans to ensure effective delivery of savings and other deliverables against the sourcing strategy
- Interface with the business leaders and lead the cross-functional team to execute the aligned sourcing strategy which may include the development of RFx, use of eSourcing tools, bid evaluations, supplier evaluations, negotiation strategy, negotiations, supplier selection and contracting.
- Deploy project management strategies to support the sourcing strategy and initiatives.
- Lead performance reviews with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to evaluate supplier performance and make recommendations to address issues and exploit opportunities.
- Establish systems and procedures to ensure and enhance overall supplier performance by facilitating activities with a cross functional team.
- Communicate and resolve supplier related issues as they occur in other areas of the business such as Planning, Operations, or Engineering.
Experience and Skill Requirements:
- BA/BS degree required (MBA is a plus)
- 8-10 years of sourcing experience with demonstrated knowledge of sourcing process, strategy and market drivers (International sourcing experience with Asia purchasing a plus)
- Expert in influencing across functional and regional boundaries
- Experience in contractual and business negotiations
- Experience with leading global teams
- Experience with supplier value management and leading continuous improvement projects
- Cost management practices, with history of delivery against targets
- Proven negotiation and analytical skills
- Excellent cross-functional leadership skills and the ability to influence others
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Project management skills
Key Attributes
- Strategic Negotiation
- Detail Oriented
- Time Management
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Persistence
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Relationship Building
- Communication and Active Listening
- Creativity and Problem Solving
- Passion