Position: International Sourcing Manager

Segment: IAF: Industrial Automation & Finishing

• Lead collaboration with stakeholders and internal teams.
  • Partner with stakeholders, executive leaders and department heads to understand business needs.
  • Establish requirements, scope and criteria for procurement projects.
• Manage vendor selection.
  • Leverage RFx tools to facilitate strategic sourcing and manage the RFP timeline.
  • Lead initial market research and vendor profiles to aid supplier selection.
  • Create, issue and manage RFPs in a digital RFP management system. Manage proposal evaluation and final vendor selection.
• Build ongoing vendor relationships.
  • Use supplier relationship management best practices throughout negotiation, contracting, onboarding and renewal.
  • Conduct regular vendor performance evaluations and supplier risk assessments.
• Analyze procurement data.
  • Collect and interpret procurement data including cost analysis reporting.
  • Benchmark spend, RFP data and return on investment.
• Optimize procurement processes.
  • Perform regular reviews of established procurement processes to ensure continual improvement.
  • Refine policies, due diligence questionnaires and RFP templates.
• Optimize Logistics and Freight Forwarding.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Bilingual in Japanese or German preferred
• Proven experience working in supply chain analysis or related roles.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software, such as Excel, SQL, Tableau, or SAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles, including procurement, inventory management, production planning, and logistics.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with supply chain software systems and tools (e.g., ERP, WMS, TMS) is a plus.
• Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP) is desirable.

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage
• Short-and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance
• Wellness Discount
• Safety shoes & glasses reimbursement stipend

• 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%
• Robust referral bonuses
• Relocation assistance

• PTO
• Tuition assistance