Are you a strategic sourcing expert with recent international experience in custom or engineered products? Do you thrive on building global supply chains and driving strategic growth?
Spherion Staffing & Recruiting is partnering with a leading innovator in the waterworks manufacturing industry to find a Global Supplier Sourcing Manager. This is a critical leadership role where you will transform our international supply chain, directly impacting product quality and market competitiveness.
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We are specifically seeking a professional with hands-on, recent experience (within the last 2-3 years) sourcing from India, Mexico, Europe and/or Asia. You must have a strong background in custom manufacturing or industrial sectors and a proven track record of sourcing custom or engineered products internationally.
Our client provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial future, featuring:
Compensation: $100,600 - $151,000
Quarterly Discretionary Profit-Sharing Bonus & Year-End Bonus
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (with a 100% employer-paid medical plan option for employee-only coverage)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
This is an on-site role in Bothell, WA.
Responsibilities:
Lead International Sourcing: Define and execute a vision for a world-class global supply system, working closely with senior leadership.
Source Critical Components: Your work will directly feed our production lines by strategically sourcing critical custom components and raw materials.
Negotiate & Manage: Expertly negotiate and manage international contracts, ensuring compliance, quality, and cost-effectiveness with suppliers in key global markets.
(Nice-to-Have) Lead a Team: Mentor and guide a talented team of Engineers and QA professionals, overseeing supplier evaluations and providing expert guidance.
(Nice-to-Have) Manage Projects: Spearhead complex, international supplier-related projects from planning to execution, with a focus on risk mitigation.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
Bilingual proficiency is highly valued, particularly in Indian or Chinese languages, reflecting our global operational footprint.
Experience with Intuit Flow inventory tool or Oracle ERP systems.
Strong desire for long-term career commitment within a global organization.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex international tasks and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced global environment.
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
7-10 years
Qualifications:
Recent International Sourcing Experience: You've actively sourced suppliers from India, Mexico, Europe and/or Asia within the last 2-3 years.
Industry Expertise: A background in custom manufacturing or industrial sectors is a must.
Custom Sourcing: Proven experience sourcing custom or engineered products internationally.
Strong Negotiation Skills: A verifiable track record of achieving cost savings and favorable terms in global sourcing initiatives.
Leadership & Project Management: Experience leading teams and/or managing large-scale international projects is a strong plus.
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial environments, with direct experience or familiarity with materials like Casting (Shell Core, Green Sand), foundries, rubber compounds, and fasteners.
Non-expired passport or the ability to obtain a valid passport for international travel. This role requires global mobility.
If you're passionate about optimizing production through strategic sourcing, understand the intricacies of global markets, and are ready to tackle complex challenges, we want to hear from you.
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).