The Role
Lead strategic sourcing for chemical categories, develop supplier strategies, run RFPs and negotiations, manage supplier relationships and contracts, perform cost and risk analysis, support SIOP and bidding, and align sourcing with financial objectives.
Summary Generated by Built In
- The Strategic Sourcing Manager I-PA is accountable for the planning, investing and managing of inventory, developing the commodity strategies, aligning chemical categories with supplier capabilities, compiling product information, analyzing price and cost data, conducting the Strategic Sourcing initiatives (including competitive RFPs), negotiating pricing and Terms & Conditions with suppliers, and awarding long term agreements that achieve company financial objectives under the direction of the Director, Strategic Sourcing, and in accordance with Wesco investment strategies
- Manage and develop the strategies for a portfolio of Chemical Categories of ~$70M+ annual bookings
- Participate and lead as required supplier contract negotiations
- Analyze the company's Chemical category needs and the data available in support of developing strategies for supplier sourcing
- Perform risk assessments of suppliers and identify Wesco’s preferred supplier plan for future sourcing activities
- Gather input of key stakeholders in the procurement groups to ensure their input/expertise has been considered
- Execute defined contracting methods in support of Wesco’s financial goals
- Support/maintain the Wesco’s Supplier Relationship philosophy
- Participate in supplier business reviews with senior level executives as required
- Gather information as required to help monitor market conditions and communicate any potential issues that impact cost and/or delivery risks to Wesco
- Align our supplier contracts with Wesco’s customer contracts to maintain and enhance Wesco’s financial performance
- Support Wesco’s SIOP process
- Manage the new business bid process and the associated team members
- Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization
- Business Acumen
- Category Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Negotiation Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Driving for Results
- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
Skills Required
- Category management for chemical commodities
- Strategic sourcing and execution of competitive RFPs
- Supplier contract negotiation and award of long-term agreements
- Analyze price, cost data, and market conditions for sourcing decisions
- Perform supplier risk assessments and develop preferred supplier plans
- Manage a portfolio of chemical categories (~$70M+ annual bookings)
- Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional input gathering
- Support and align supplier contracts with company customer contracts and financial goals
- Support SIOP process and manage new business bid process
- Strong negotiation, business acumen, continuous improvement orientation, and effective communication
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The Company
What We Do
Incora™, formerly Wesco Aircraft and Pattonair, is a leading, global provider of innovative supply chain solutions. Beginning with a strong foundation in aerospace, Incora also utilizes its supply chain expertise to serve industrial manufacturing, marine, pharmaceuticals and beyond. Incora incorporates itself into customers' businesses, managing all aspects of supply chain from procurement and inventory management to logistics and on-site customer services. The company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, with a global footprint that includes 68 locations in 17 countries and more than 4,000 employees. For links to our website and social channels visit linktr.ee/incora.
