Strategic Sourcing Manager

Primary Purpose of Position:

• Manages a supply chain for technical and complex materials (or services) category that ensures high availability and quality at the lowest possible total cost to Operations
• Acts as a primary Harsco liaison to outside suppliers, both current and potential
• Leads the management of the supplier relationship strategy including supplier development and integration
• Works closely with internal divisional managers, technical / specification engineers and decision makers as well as determine the long-term needs and appropriate supply market strategy
• Manages the supply chain processes for a given material category or service category including but not limited to the development of contracting, diversity, inventory and cost reduction strategies, such that the category effectiveness and efficiency is continually improved
• Works closely with Procurement Operations to resolve complex or repetitive commercial issues. Identifies, and facilitates the implementation of new supply chain process improvement initiatives
• Leads the development of category strategy and annual plans.
• Works to gain input and support for plan adoption
• Supports an environment that fosters a high-performance culture and a learning organization
• Participates in activities for promoting diversity, both in the workplace and in the supplier base
• Seeks feedback on performance and opportunities for continuous improvement

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Three to five (3-5) years of related experience
• Progressive responsibilities in all areas of sourcing and procurement
• Experience in managing a global strategic sourcing operation including multiple facilities (preferably in different regions of the world) and strategic suppliers
• Experience in managing and leading a team of supply chain professionals with progressive career growth in the number of direct and indirect reports

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education – MBA or advanced degree in supply chain operations
• International work experience and foreign language skills
• Broad supply chain experience beyond sourcing including logistics and fulfillment, inventory deployment, and demand/supply planning processes
• Demonstrated understanding of 'entire' Harsco supply chain and cost drivers
• Professional qualifications such as APICS, CSPMP. CPM
• Negotiations training and experience
• Vendor catalog usage