Sourcing Manager Location : HOLLY SPRINGS, MS, United States Job Family : Procurement Job Type : Regular Posted : Mar 6, 2025 Job ID : 55288 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved The Sourcing Manager will facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and problem resolution of quality issues / opportunities with Suppliers and monitor supplier’s performance against contractual obligations, scorecards and key performance indicators. Will approve suppliers recommended by Procurement / Supply Chain Team. They will also be responsible for driving improvement on key Supply Chain metrics, inclusive of Supplier on Time Delivery, Supplier Payment Terms, Freight Opportunities, Supplier Pricing, and Inventory Management. Scope/ Supervision and Interaction: ____ Has Direct Reports __X__ Does Not Have Direct Reports Position will directly report to the Division Supply Chain Manager. Will collaborate with supply chain management, quality and engineering teams meeting customer requirements. Essential Functions: + Will initiate and lead vendor quality management / improvements including evaluating process capability, tracking delivery, output, and reporting of supplier performance. + Maintains and builds supplier relationships and robust communication process. + Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service as well as price. + Leads continuous improvement activities and provides suggestions for cost reduction and improved efficiency. + Provide analytical support by monitoring metrics for the customer, management and team, while also creating ad hoc analysis as needed. + Identifies, investigates, and recommends potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability in combination with detailed cost analysis, price justification, and risk assessment of suppliers. Develops alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers. + Responsible for leading supplier site audits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria. May complete supplier certification as part of a technical and/or quality team. + Collaborates with the business unit to establish preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations. + Develops and benchmarks best practices among the Divisions suppliers and maintain accurate measurements and records for evaluation of suppliers. + Project leadership and support. Play an active and leading role in various cross functional and independent projects through management, analysis, or data development – with the ultimate goal of developing into a collaborative and cooperative team player on an organization-wide level. + Accountable for investigating and facilitating low-cost country sourcing. Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or materials management. + Minimum of 5 – 7 years supplier development experience. + Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing. Technically proficient in Excel, Access, and ERP systems. + Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices. + Ability to read and interpret technical product drawings. + Must have implemented PPAP and Quality System Improvements in the supply base + Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts. + Ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, etc. + Ability to not only identify problems but also act towards solving them. + Aptitude to manage by influence not only by hierarchy. + Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Lean Training desirable. + Manufacturing engineering experience preferred. Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices. + Plastic Injection Molding and Die Cast commodity experience preferred. Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. 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