Position Overview:

Dometic has an opening for a Strategic Sourcing Manager for the Americas. This position is responsible for leading themselves and their team to obtaining supplier recommendations, that meet Dometic's Quality, Technology, and Cost standards for New Product development, regional or global. And later, leading the execution side for a successful approval and launch, potentially interacting with Dometic entities around the world on supplier development. The Sourcing Manager is also responsible to help foster and maintain key supplier relationships to ensure transparent communication throughout their Supply Chain and to develop Supplier Scorecard/ Business Plans to serve as an objective conduit between Dometic and the Supply Base.

Duties:

·       Communicate and administer sourcing team performance and development plans and appraisals with the objective of developing team members

·       Develop and execute robust sourcing and supply strategies for multiple commodities for the Mobile Living Industry, ranging from full assembled appliances for the RV market, to outdoor products such as Air Conditioning, Mobile Cooling, Awnings, Heaters, Sanitation, etc.

·       Scout and develop both Domestic and Global Sources, with a focus on Best Cost Country sourcing to maximize the Total Landed Cost.

·       Actively evaluate make vs buys scenarios, potential synergies with existing supply base and focus in parallel on the development of non-traditional sources

·       In collaboration with Sales (OE & Aftermarket) and Product Management, evaluate and propose new product categories to fill in market gaps within our industry segment.

·       Active collaboration thru developing scorecards and business plan reviews with suppliers and internal customers (cross functional teams) on day-to-day supply issues, quality assurance, successful part launches, engineering change process, product transfers, resourcing initiatives, capacity and supply chain planning, forecasting challenges; as well as in strategic matters such as continuous cost reduction projects, introduction of new technologies, advance developments, strategic alliances, etc.

·       Negotiate and achieve YOY cost reductions and Best-in-class cost through the use of various tools including but not limited to: VA/VE, should cost analysis, product cost tear downs, supplier visits and on-site audits, supplier cost reduction workshops, supplier fact based negotiations & cost breakdowns, global sourcing, dual sourcing, raw material escalation/de-escalation price models, internal and external benchmarking, market intelligence and industry analysis, etc.

·       Management of annual/multi-year supply agreements: negotiate the contractual needs, specifications, total cost (including logistics, MOQ, lead times towards inventory targets), stocking / just-in time agreements, payment terms, warranty terms, OTD and rest of Quality metrics per Dometic Supplier Quality Manual. Manage and negotiate commercial issues that may arise (i.e. price increase requests). Able to articulate and negotiate contractual terms and Legal aspects.

·       Supplier management, including the identification of new suppliers, qualification process, financial and business case analysis, and review against Dometic's core processes, policies, and metrics (i.e. institute Supplier Scorecard process).

·       Interface with regional and global procurement teams for supplier evaluations, advance purchasing activity, leverage cost, technology and supplier responsiveness.

·       In charge of supplier recommendations, that meet Dometic's Quality, Technology, and Cost standards for New Product development, regional or global. And later, leading the execution side for a successful approval and launch, and potentially interacting with Dometic entities around the world on supplier development.

Qualifications:

Education:

·       Bachelor's Degree preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or Engineering

·        Master Degree is a plus (completed or in process)

Experience:

·       Minimum 7-10 years related experience with 1-3 years people leadership in in areas like Sourcing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Program Management, or Product Engineering.

·       Familiar with and motivated by the Commercial side of Business (Purchasing preferably)

·       In-depth knowledge of Purchasing area and Manufacturing processes

·       Proven experience in sourcing metals related components and sub assemblies.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Effective interpersonal skills, problem solving, experience in business case and project financial analysis, strong project management skills.

·       Computer skills are a must with proficiency in Excel (pivot table, formulas, reports)

·       High mobility, 30% traveling including international trips up to twice a year for 1-2 weeks.

·       Drive for Project implementation

·       Multi-cultural work experience

·       Forward thinking – Strategic Mindset