Sourcing Manager

Note- This position will be primarily based in our facility located in AZ and the ideal employee is required to work on a hybrid schedule from that facility. 

The FAB Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for all commercial activities with suppliers related to the FAB in Chandler Arizona. 
 

• Coordinates purchasing activities with stakeholders to secure product/service in a cost effective & timely manner 
• Specific expertise in supporting Manufacturing/FAB, Production facility required
• Experience negotiating large capital equipment purchases and Chemicals, Products, Services, Software, etc.
• Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions from Business Area Stakeholders/Partners
• Evaluates quotes for accuracy and documents information needed on Purchase Order (PO) (delivery details, etc.) 
• Coordinates processing of PO and/or Change Order for suppliers
• Conducts RFI, RFQ, RFP with suppliers in collaboration with stakeholders
• Works with supplier and stakeholder to negotiate best price and terms
• Recommends cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing 
• Achieves significant savings on negotiations (new and repeat business)
• Requires domestic and global expertise of assigned commodities/categories
• Negotiates contract terms and conditions in collaboration with Legal and Contracts Manager
• Manages category strategy, supplier selection, and supplier management/governance
• Provides summary related to supplier deals or status to executives
• Assists in the on boarding and screening of new suppliers
• Utilizes P-card to make low dollar, less strategic purchases
• Acts as a steward of the company’s budget
   

• 15 years experience with supply chain/sourcing/procurement/buying required
• 15 years experience with SAP/Ariba (preferred) or similar MRP system required
• Requires flexible Hybrid format with time spent in FAB as needed to support the business (~2 days/week)
• Able to work in high-volume, fast-moving environment with daily deadlines and re-prioritization
• Strong interpersonal skills and team player attitude 
• Strong verbal, written, communication, and English skills
• Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, Word skills required
• Able to work independently and/or in a team culture  
• Undergraduate degree in business or related field (supply chain).
• Very little travel required (-10%)
• Job is individual contributor but collaborates with colleagues in same and associated groups
• Job is full time with flexible work hours and ability to work remote while spending some time in FAB office
• Relocation not available