Sr. Manager, Direct Sourcing - Electronics & Drivetrain

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster® and Chamberlain®, are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ® app daily.

This role is within CG's Sourcing, Planning & Logistics organization. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Define sourcing strategies for multiple categories across Business Units on the basis of a common Corporate-wide procurement approach with Business Unit alignment and ensuring the implementation; identify the adequate methods and integrating diverse objectives to achieve the business targets and (ii) Partner with the Business Unit leaders to drive common Sourcing strategy that aligns with Business Unit goals and objectives; optimize quality, service and cost.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Define sourcing strategies for multiple categories across Business Units on the basis of a common Corporate-wide procurement approach with Business Unit alignment and ensuring the implementation; identify the adequate methods and integrating diverse objectives to achieve the business targets

• Partner with the Business Unit leaders to drive common Sourcing strategy that aligns with Business Unit goals and objectives; optimize quality, service and cost

• Advise Business Unit leaders on emerging technologies and innovation from suppliers to influence the Business Unit portfolio and improve product development efficiency

• Identify potential Supply Chain risks and corresponding mitigation strategies to the Business

• Advise Business Unit leaders in budget setting; manage budgets in alignment with key business initiatives; direct team to communicate changes/insights in raw material input prices to inform budgeting and pricing processes

• Support strategic planning process and provide organization with proactive information to improve decision-making, reduce cost, and enhance margins

• Ensure optimal procurement outcomes by directing team to develop and maintain the supplier relationships to ensure best in class pricing, supply chain continuity, and access to new material developments

• Develop and evolve Sourcing Roadmap for new and existing products to ensure robust supplier portfolio across multiple categories

• Ensure the execution of best practices programs and maximum value creation through the analysis of early supplier involvement, Supplier Owned and Managed Inventory, Supply Agreements, Should cost modeling, Make vs Buy, etc.

• Establish proper sourcing concepts and coordinate the Sourcing resources involved to achieve the Business Unit objective and execution of procurement-based initiatives

• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams

• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.

• Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.
• Motivate and lead a high performance team by attracting, developing, engaging and retaining team members
• Drive the performance management and compensation processes by communicating job expectations, monitoring and evaluating performance, providing feedback and facilitating employee development per the company’s policies

• Maintain transparent communication by appropriately communicating organization information to team through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, appropriate email, IM and regular interpersonal communications

• Lead and motivate individuals and teams to create a workplace culture that is consistent with the CGI mission, vision and values.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

• 10+ years in Sourcing; 4+ years of people and project management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Material Requirements or Enterprise Resource Planning; contract negotiations

Other:

• Able to travel up to 30% - domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent discipline

Experience:

• Experience with International Suppliers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in Spanish or Mandarin; SAP

The pay range for this position is $149,814.00 - $246,856.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [email protected].

NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.