Sr Global Sourcing Specialist - Drinking Water & Filtration
Company: Zurn Elkay
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: January 18, 2023
Job Description:
Sr Global Sourcing Specialist - Drinking Water & FiltrationThe
CompanyZurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving,
values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We're a
fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring
reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging,
inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.Named by
Newsweek as One of America's Most Responsible Companies and an
Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of
what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our
superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer
experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional
development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for
over 100 years, as one of today's leading international suppliers
of plumbing and water delivery solutions.Headquartered in
Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over
2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the
U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices
available around the globe. We hope you'll visit our website and
learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.If you're ready to
join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have
pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn
Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!Key Accountabilities
- Maintains the highest-level code of conduct and ethics.
- Lead the sourcing channels and internal cross-functional teams
to execute timeline and action adherence.
- Identify and provide justification utilizing total cost of
ownership principles for sourcing and re-sourcing projects.
- Source assigned commodities, as well as develop global
implementation plans to source new items and re-source existing
items to optimize total cost suppliers.
- Lead sourcing initiatives to ensure on-time delivery of project
components, assemblies and/or finished goods by trouble-shooting
outstanding issues.
- Influence and collaborate on new product development projects
guaranteeing on-time product availability.
- Collaborates with global business units on the preparation of
Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQ's) and
leads the screening and supplier selection process.
- Evaluate bids, analyze alternatives, develop negotiation
strategy and make recommendations for contract awards
- Negotiate and drafts supply agreements for domestic and
international suppliers, including payment terms, deliveries,
price, freight terms, currency exchange, raw material commodity
fluctuation, inventory levels.
- Manage relationships between internal and external parties to
evaluate and execute recommendations of changes in supply
base.
- Publish monthly commodity metrics and provide recommended
action plans to the Global Supply Chain that promote continuous
process improvement.Qualifications/Requirements
- BA/BS degree in business, supply chain, operations management,
engineering or finance; Master's Degree & CPSM certification highly
desired
- 5+ years of experience in a sourcing role with low cost country
sourcing experience
- Experience building Requests for Proposals and creating tools
to analyze responses
- Proven success in a change management and "stretch"
environment
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software,
including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Must have strong problem solving, strategic thinking, oral,
written, interpersonal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to understand the goals of the company, focus resources
to meet or exceed these goals; lead change and drive projects to
completion
- Expert negotiator, including the ability to lead in contract
negotiations and build strong supplier relationships
- Willingness to travel up to 25%, both domestically and
internationally requiredCapabilities and Success Factors
- Bias for Action: Evaluate acts and communicates in 'internet
time'. Decisive, makes timely practical, effective decisions. Takes
initiative without being asked.
- Open Communication: Willingness to ask and honestly answer
tough questions. Treat other's opinions with respect. Foster open
communications and candid discussions. Share information that helps
others succeeds. Keep others in the loop.
- Data Analysis/Interpretation: Ability to convert general data
and findings into applied, specific information and suggestions
that add value to the business planning.
- Manages Systems and Processes: Effectively uses systems and
processes to measure, monitor, manage and impact performance.
Improves processes and builds scalability.
- Financial Analysis Knowledge: Knowledge and application of the
principles of financial analysis and capital projects justification
(e.g. life cost analysis, internal rate of return, net present
value, economic profit, economic value added)
- Project Management: Ability to manage projects to ensure
successful delivery (on time with budget, meeting agreed upon
success criteria) to establish clear goals and accountabilities.
This includes the ability to develop project plans, allocate
resources, identify potential issues/risk and develop contingency
plans.
- Negotiations: Ability to influence and negotiate optimal
arrangements between Zurn Elkay stakeholders and suppliers.
- Supplier Contracts: Knowledge of the legal terminology and
language related to supplier and or vendor agreements and
contracts.
- Persuasive: Demonstrates healthy and productive influencing
ability. Gains the respect and confidence of others. Builds
constructive and effective relations.
- Drives for continuous improvement: Align continuous improvement
with the strategic objectives of the organization; drives process
excellence; make continuous improvement part of creating a
high-performance culture; blends the best practices from different
methodologies and focus on data, not emotions.
- Proficient in the use and interpretation of renowned
commodity/market exchange databases.Total Rewards and Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life
Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Contribution
- Health Savings Account
- Educational Reimbursement
- Matching Gift ProgramEqual Opportunity Employer -
Minority/Female/Disability/VeteranTotal Rewards and Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life
Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Contribution
- Health Savings Account
- Educational Reimbursement
- Matching Gift ProgramEqual Opportunity Employer -
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Keywords: Zurn Elkay, Downers Grove , Sr Global Sourcing Specialist - Drinking Water & Filtration, Other , Downers Grove, Illinois
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