Job Posting Title
Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing
Summary
This position will be responsible for Global based efforts to drive strategic sourcing initiatives globally, including driving down cost and setting up Master Supply Agreements (MSAs) across the portfolio. Specific cost programs will be determined by the VP of Global Strategic Sourcing, but will include driving and coordinating annual standard cost roll, value engineering proposals, review of supplier overhead and costs, efficiency gains, feature reviews, trade-off analysis, development of global signage and peripherals deployment strategies, coordination and review of new product Introduction, review of current partners, and recommendations of future supplier partners. Responsible to create the total level four CM (Contract Manufacturing) supply chain for Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs).
This role will utilize high levels of critical thinking skills. The successful leadership candidate will lead a moderate to large team to procure mechanical and or electrical commodities and select and develop the supply base with technologies and mechanical processes. They will develop, implement and manage the procurement strategies, process and tools, and system requirements to improve cost, quality and productivity. Additionally, manage suppliers by setting, measuring and driving performance expectations while working with cross-functional teams (internal and external) to drive program deliverables.• Lead the mechanical and electrical commodity program road map. Lead the development of a Gaming Ops and Gaming Sales EGMs.• Work with Engineering leadership to influence technologies and suppliers required for specific programs.• Drive supplier selection by working with engineering teams on New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. Further, create a team leader for NPI related activities and processes.• Drive readiness reviews for all New Product Introductions and mass production builds for sourcing programs.• Drive value engineering cost reductions and lead-time reductions with influence over Global engineering teams and the suppliers. Ensure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement in quality, cost, service and technology.• Responsible for quarterly executive supplier review program of strategic sourcing plan that defines, among other things, market and business analysis, product roadmaps, supplier capabilities and annual / quarterly strategic business objectives.
Maintain personal knowledge of market trends including rigorous analysis of market drivers, cost structures, technical improvements and competitive landscape.
What you'll do
Core focus includes managing strategic initiatives that drive down cost, lead-time, and risk across the product portfolio. Strategic sourcing and procurement is highly focused on world class cost management. Responsible for driving down cost through "could be" and "should be" cost structures, benchmarks, and supply chain/commodity analysis.
The position will interact frequently with VP of Global Supply Chain (GSC), VP of Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS), Engineering, Product Marketing, Strategic Procurement Managers, Strategy teams, and cost analysts in various worldwide locations. Further engaging engineering resources, various suppliers, their sales and leadership teams, and visiting and managing oversight of supplier factories.
This role will utilize high levels of critical thinking skills. The successful leadership candidate will lead a moderate to large team to procure mechanical and or electrical commodities and select and develop the supply base with technologies and mechanical processes. They will develop, implement and manage the procurement strategies, process and tools, and system requirements to improve cost, quality and productivity. Additionally, manage suppliers by setting, measuring and driving performance expectations while working with cross-functional teams (internal and external) to drive program deliverables.

• Lead the mechanical and electrical commodity program road map. Lead the development of a Gaming Ops and Gaming Sales EGMs.
• Work with Engineering leadership to influence technologies and suppliers required for specific programs.
• Drive supplier selection by working with engineering teams on New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. Further, create a team leader for NPI related activities and processes.
• Drive readiness reviews for all New Product Introductions and mass production builds for sourcing programs.
• Drive value engineering cost reductions and lead-time reductions with influence over Global engineering teams and the suppliers. Ensure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement in quality, cost, service and technology.
• Responsible for quarterly executive supplier review program of strategic sourcing plan that defines, among other things, market and business analysis, product roadmaps, supplier capabilities and annual / quarterly strategic business objectives.

Maintain personal knowledge of market trends including rigorous analysis of market drivers, cost structures, technical improvements and competitive landscape.
What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects and programs with tight deadlines
• 15+ years of experience in product or process definition, having taken a product or process from concept to execution.
• 10+ years of experience in sourcing, commodity management, supply chain, logistics or manufacturing for a hardware company.

Experience in engineering, manufacturing operations or sourcing environment.
Why Aristocrat?

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

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