Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Salina, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a dynamic Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our Purchasing team. 

This position works M-Th from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. from our new Corporate Office in Salina, KS.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing projects and participate in cross-functional teams to support projects for Product Development and Project Management.
• Understand cost drivers and develop cost models based on material content, order quantities, tooling, and other factors affecting total cost of ownership. Evaluate specific projects and rate overall supply base using TCO approach.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives.
• Monitor commodity costs and other factors that affect prices and assure that related cost changes, especially cost reductions are identified.
• Lead supplier selection and negotiate supplier pricing and contracts.
• Monitor, audit, and report performance of suppliers; provide feedback to suppliers using formal review procedures and ensure that supplier performance issues are quickly addressed. Evaluate and manage supply chain risks.
• Develop and implement Supplier Scorecards to assess performance of suppliers - Conduct business reviews to review scorecards with suppliers, opportunities for improvements and drive the implementation of such.
• Work with critical suppliers to ensure they have and/or develop a business continuity strategy to prevent supply interruptions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of procurement plans, policies and procedures
• Negotiate and assist in the implementation of supply contracts for all critical suppliers that define quality, delivery, and cost and business continuity. Provide economic analysis to support implementation.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment. 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 

• 3 years’ experience in commodity management and/or project management with an emphasis in supply chain management and purchasing.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management or Lean Engineering.
• Experience in procurement within the construction or manufacturing industry helpful but not required.
• Strong negotiation skills with a collaborative approach.
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative problem-solving skills across functional groups.
• Professional certification, such as APICS, or working toward obtaining professional certification is desired.

At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a world-class manufacturer of farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas.  Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values.  Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.