Sourcing Manager

SP Industries Inc. is hiring for our team in Pocomoke City, MD and has an immediate opening for a Sourcing Manager!

The Sourcing Manager is responsible for creating strategic sourcing solutions for the Consumables Labware Products Business. This will involve selecting best cost / strategic sources of supply for our purchased components, semi-finished components, finished products and raw materials. They will negotiate supply agreements, in conjunction with plant leadership team.

To ensure adherence to the negotiated agreements, the Sourcing Manager will coordinate with the site supply chain leader to setup the appropriate ERP requirements. Finally, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will manage their supply base’s performance against the agreed terms, but also their delivery and quality performance. This position may also periodically be responsible for assisting in general responsibilities in the tactical purchasing department.

This will be a hybrid role with 3-4 days onsite in Pocomoke City, MD.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supplier evaluation and selection, including negotiating the terms and conditions of our business.
• Sourcing new vendors by category and reviewing with management
• Supplier management and auditing
• Annual cost reduction execution meeting annual goals
• Work with engineering to actively reduce SKUs / complexity in support of best cost solutions
• Autonomous decision making within approval guidelines
• Assist site leadership in the development of process and policy
• Communication and integration with related functional areas.
• Assist with general responsibilities within the tactical purchasing department.
• Liaise with engineering to ensure appropriate standards are used in material requirements.
• Consistent and predictable attendance
• Understands and complies with all company rules and regulations
• Reports unsafe conditions and practices to management
• Immediately reports injuries to management

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BA or 10-15 years of relevant job experience
• 5+ years of purchasing or related materials experience.
• Track record of negotiating supply annual agreements.
• Excellent proactive communication & organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines and follow through.
• Best cost evaluation and analysis of supplier spend and consolidation ability.
• Good judgment in choosing from multiple options and courses of conduct.
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting tasks in a dynamic environment.
• High degree of accuracy and detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting tasks in a dynamic environment.
• MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and some Access is preferred

Salary range : $105,000 - $120,000.

HSE

All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.

Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
• Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

Why SP Industries Inc.? The three parallelograms in our logo reflect our core company values: People, Process, and Performance. As part of ATS, SP leverages the ATS Business Model (ABM) to train, develop, engage, empower, and energize our people to make impactful changes in the organization. Our relentless focus on people is what continues to set us apart as a great place to build a career.

• We provide a wide range of innovative and high-quality scientific products that improve people’s lives
• We offer a robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision
• We offer 401(K) including company match, Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays
• You will enjoy career Advancement Opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth

ATS is a $3B publicly-traded global enterprise with a proud 40-year history of helping advance the future with automation solutions. SP Industries Inc. sits within the ATS Life Sciences Group and is a leading global provider of state-of-the-art fill-finish drug manufacturing solutions, research, pilot and production lyophilizers, laboratory equipment and supplies, and specialty glassware. SP supports research and production across diverse end-user markets including pharmaceuticals, life science, ophthalmic, environmental testing and monitoring, food and beverage and more. SP has a long and successful track record of quality and science innovation, and is headquartered in Warminster, Pennsylvania, with production facilities in the USA and Europe. SP offers a world-wide sales and service network including product training and technical assistance. For more information visit www.scientificproducts.com.

EEO and Affirmative Action Statement:

SP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis and takes affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. It is our policy to provide our employees and applicants with equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, political belief, pregnancy, citizenship, handicap or disability, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SP's Affirmative Action Plan is available through the HR Department and may be accessed during normal business hours.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:

SP will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.