Global Sourcing Manager - Mechanicals

Job Description

• Visby is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager to join our Supply Chain team. • Drive the sourcing and supplier selection process for mechanical components and assemblies to support Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations goals and objectives. • Develop mature and reliable should cost models, driving bottoms up part design strategies and negotiations. • Develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development. • Develop and implement business continuity plans for critical components. • Assess market conditions, identify industry best practices and emerging trends to identify new cost reduction and value creation opportunities. • Lead cross-functional teams to find, assess, and select suppliers that will improve value to the organization and help attain targeted business results. • Negotiate and implement appropriate contracts with suppliers. • Communicate the demand forecast where appropriate to ensure supply continuity, and capacity availability. • Analysis of technical and business risks and development strategies for mitigation. • Present strategies and proposals to C-Suite management, including CEO engagement.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, including experience managing mechanical component and assembly sourcing and procurement. • Proven experience creating mature and reliable should cost models, as well as experience driving successful negotiations with these models. • Strong understanding / proven experience driving injection molded tool DFMs, tool design risk analysis, cavitation quantity justification, tool life justification, etc. • Effective management of component sourcing within a manufacturing environment; RFP/RFQ, supplier selection, project execution, cost and timing management and project close activities. • Excellent project management and cross-functional team leadership skills. • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at any level. • Strong analytical, research, and negotiation skills. • Ability to travel globally, up to 25%. • Previous experience in working with contract manufacturers, domestic and offshore. • Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines; able to balance short-term, urgent needs with long-term strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• Visby offers highly competitive health insurance through Cigna or Kaiser, including a company-funded HSA option. • 401k match, flexible paid time off, 11 company holidays, and many other contemporary benefits and perks. • Visby is a proud recipient of the 2023 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation.