American Woodmark Anaheim , CA 92808
Posted 3 weeks ago
American Woodmark is one of the nation's largest cabinet manufacturers. By partnering with major home centers, builders, and dealers, we spark the imagination of homeowners and designer and bring their vision to life. Across our service and distribution centers, our corporate office and manufacturing facilities, you'll always find the same commitment to customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.
We are on a journey to encourage an inclusive Woodmark, and are taking meaningful actions to promote diverse representation across every part of the business. Together, every team member contributes to making American Woodmark a place where people can express who they are through what they do.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Will be responsible for negotiating prices, proposing new suppliers, managing existing suppliers and implementing global sourcing strategies. Also responsible for assessing internal requirements, external market factors and historical supplier performance to assist the internal customers and management in effectively developing commodity strategies that will deliver the best total cost value to the company. maintenance.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to excel at the essential functions assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.
Experience
8+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing or supply chain management; previous experience with purchasing/sourcing in the furniture industry a plus
Experience sourcing in a large company with manufacturing operations; multi-site purchasing experience
Global purchasing experience
Must be able to perform financial/cost analysis
Working knowledge of manufacturing functions within ERP software packages with a strong preference for Oracle experience
Smartsheet experience a plus
Six sigma, lean manufacturing, or APICS certification credentials are a plus. A minimum of one of these certifications is required
Strong experience selecting and maintaining world-class suppliers
Skills
Excellent personal computer skills in a network environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Excel for analysis and reporting
Highly-detail oriented and must be able to work independently
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required
Ability to listen to problem statements and discussions, with the ability to pick out key data points that can be used to validate or refute assumptions
Strong planning, time management, and prioritization skills
Must operate efficiently and effective within a team environment with the ability to flex and adapt as needed
Education
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Global Sourcing Knowledge:
Develop and implement global sourcing strategies
Recommend strategic purchases based on market conditions
Identify gaps in existing supply sources and work with stakeholders to close them
Technical Skills:
Qualify suppliers through pertinent, internal departments
Quality control for all assigned commodities
Propose new suppliers as needed
Project Management Skills:
Manage various suppliers in all commodities
Cross-functional Project management
Negotiate World Class Pricing/Achieve Best-In-Class Costs:
Manage a minimum of $60 million in sourcing volume
Develop and implement cost reduction plans.
Negotiate pricing and programs with suppliers
Perform total cost analysis and volume planning
Communication Skills:
Build, foster and grow business relationships
Monitor and report monthly KPI
Develop and deliver reports, presentations, and proposals to management
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position will supervise salary exempt positions.
SCOPE - EXPECATIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear; and occasionally required to sit
The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
Typical office environment and use all required PPE
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Reports to: Director, Procurement; or Director, Purchasing
Occasional weekend work may be required
Travel Requirements:
o Less than 25% travel can be expected
Recruitment process may consist of any combination of phone, video and in person interviews.
Offers may be contingent upon successful completion of Background Check, Drug Screen, Physical Examination and/or potential Motor Vehicle Check.
BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Competitive Compensation
Health Care Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation Days
Paid Sick Days
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Relocation Assistance when available
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, military and veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other legally-protected characteristic; and it will comply with all applicable state discrimination laws. No person will be denied employment solely because of a disability, provided that the person can perform the essential functions of the position for which the person has applied, either with or without reasonable accommodations.
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