Sourcing Manager-Flow Safe

This position requires an experienced and innovative Sourcing Manager that knows how to be on the winning side of a negotiation, while managing Flow Safe’s supply and procurement operations for direct and indirect/MRO products. The professional must be committed to discovering cost-effective solutions and suppliers and building partnerships within the product line to help the company meet our performance goals and sustain Inventory Plan levels.

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Sourcing/Purchasing for direct and indirect spend in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the utility industry  
• Travel 15 to 25% from Houston, TX to Orchard Park, NY.
• ERP/MRP and manufacturing plant experience
• Experience in contract management and supplier negotiations
• Demonstrated leadership in communicating business goals / programs / processes for an area or        business segment.
• Knowledge of Sourcing/Purchasing Department Procedures, Inventory Management, Sourcing Strategies and Purchasing controls.
• Proficient in Excel
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience and expertise to solve complex problems.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

 In the role of Sourcing Manager, you will: 

• Develop and implement a sourcing strategy by setting, tracking, and maintaining deflation, analyzing spend, and utilizing synergy commitments while meeting aggressive delivery timeframes
• Complete ownership of supplier performance (report card program) including supplier quality
• Holding a contract manufacturing facility accountable to Lead Time, OTD, Overdue Backlog, and Warranty metrics by enforcing the terms of the contract and working with the facility’s management.
• Keeping costs down with a contract manufacturing facility by means of contract terms and/or negotiation.
• Manage supplier relationships and develop strategic partnerships
• Mitigate supplier COQ and defects and maximize supplier recovery
• Negotiate and manage contracts and supply positions for raw materials, finished products and MRO supplies
• Lead End-to-End sourcing operations to meet business demand enabling growth and increased margin
• Analyze low-cost country vs domestic strategies and identify opportunities
• Communicate regularly with Sales and Ops teams to understand current and future demand and establish action plans accordingly  
• Assist in developing global sourcing strategies to mitigate headwinds and improve security of supply chain
• Manage Purchasing function – establish & implement procedures and controls for the department
• Propose and implement mature sourcing policies   
• Thorough understanding of S&OP process, including supply forecasting to develop clear communication of expectations and specifications
• Maintain thorough knowledge of market dynamics and commodity outlook.
• Communicate KPI’s strategies and results to the leadership team as required
• Prepare appropriate risk management for supply contracts and agreements (sole vs. single vs. multisource strategies)
• Manage inventory levels and inventory turns according to plan
• Lead and Monitor the inventory, SMI and excess balances & drive reduction initiatives    
• Manage cycle counting program and transactional accuracy throughout the site.

Dresser is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.