Global Sourcing Manager

Job Description

Description We are seeking to fill a Global Sourcing Manager role at our Solon, OH location. The ideal candidate will be a passionate leader who embraces continuous improvement and supplier development. If you are dedicated to getting your job done on time and according to plan, we want you to apply! To be successful in this role, you will need: Experience in building and leading teams both as a direct functional manager and cross-functional leader Proven track record of success in leading cost negotiations with suppliers Ability to develop strong, collaborative, and influential working relationships with business stakeholders both externally and internally Analytical aptitude and resourceful problem solving Excellent presentation skills with the ability to both build and present Powerpoint content to management and executive levels of the organization Experience and passion for leading and developing global teams Willingness to travel internationally as needed KPI and tracker development skills Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills (Pivot Tables, Lookup formulas, If/Then statements) Duties and Responsibilities: Lead our company’s supplier sourcing strategy by aligning with key internal stakeholders (Product Management, Design, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Finance) on capability, performance, and business needs of the supply base Own the development and execution of a multi-million-dollar sourcing cost-out funnel leading a team through supplier negotiations, competitive quoting, and cross functional project execution Manage, mentor, and develop a diverse, globally based team in the United States and Asia Identify capability gaps in our supply chain, find and develop strong supplier relationships that close those gaps and drive differentiation and competitive advantage for our brands Coach our supply base to deliver to the performance expectations of the organization by providing consistent and clear performance feedback, identifying root causes of performance issues, setting improvement expectations, and ensuring sustained impact of corrective actions Represent our supply chain’s functional perspective and strategy as a vocal leader in our New Product Introduction (NPI) stage-gate process Negotiate costs/purchasing terms and manage RFQ processes for respective product categories Maintain organized records and disciplined processes to deliver transparent and timely information to the organization on product costing, costed BOM details, supplier performance/capability, supplier business policy compliance, and savings accounting Skills and Experience: Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, MBA preferred At least 5 years’ experience in supply chain (Purchasing, Quality, Sourcing) with people management experience a plus; Engineering backgrounds also welcome Travel requirements: Domestic and International travel 15-20% (8-12 weeks per year) About Us: Coleto Brands is a dynamic collective of brands united by a commitment to enhancing spaces through design and functionality. Headlined by its flagship brands, Kichler and Progress Lighting, Coleto Brands provides residential lighting fixtures across key categories, including interior and exterior decorative lighting, bath/vanity, architectural systems and downlights, ceiling fans and landscape. Visit . We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Coleto Brands LLC, its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively “Coleto Brands” or the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company. Coleto Brands is an E-Verify employer. 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