Strategic Sourcing Manager

Hybrid Work Schedule!

Monday & Friday - remote

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - work onsite at the Reading, PA office

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Director of Strategic Sourcing, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will administer all commercial activities associated with their assigned material categories (commodities), in a cost-effective, high-quality and timely manner to ensure optimum bottom line results using honest, fair and ethical business practices. These commercial activities include, but are not limited to, monitoring price indices and market intelligence reports, contractual and/or pricing negotiations, periodic in-person supplier reviews, cost reduction exercises and total cost of ownership calculations. This position interfaces with many other groups within the organization and as such, requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and foster fair and equitable relationships with suppliers of assigned material categories to ensure attainment of organizational goals and objectives
• Analyze market trends and pricing indices to proactively negotiate and maintain favorable pricing for assigned material categories
• Identify and report potential supply chain issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply and support manufacturing forecasts and demands
• On a regular, periodic basis review performance KPIs with key suppliers
• Aggressively purse cost saving opportunities resulting from alternative materials, processes and technological advancements
• Collect, compile and present market data to advise of potential problem areas and suggest corrective actions
• Collect, compile and present purchasing data based on internal purchasing activities
• Provide advice and guidance relating to assigned material categories
• Monthly reporting activities to include, but not limited to, preparation of activity reports, analysis of purchase price variances, cost improvement projects and spend activity
• Exercise discretion and sound judgment when dealing with critical and confidential organizational matters
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Educational and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, purchasing or engineering, required
Minimum of two years of experience in a procurement or related profession , required
Knowledge or awareness of battery technologies and/or battery manufacturing a plus

Language Skills
Ability to read, write and understand English required
Multilingual abilities a plus

Computer Skills
MS Office Suite skillset, with emphasis on Excel prowess
Familiarity with ERP systems (BaaN, SAP, Oracle, etc.) a plus

Interpersonal Skills
Ability to communicate and interact with internal customers
Ability to cooperate and connect with others in different situations to achieve favorable outcomes

Reasoning Ability
Able to assess things rationally by applying logic based on new or existing information when making a decision or solving a problem
Weigh the benefits and disadvantages of multiple courses of action before choosing one and be able to provide supporting arguments for that decision

Travel Required: Moderate travel will be required (30%) with some of this travel being international.

General Job Requirements

• This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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