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Submitted By: Jennifer

Job Title: Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Job Description: Responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of sourcing within the global supply chain.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Manage strategic sourcing efforts for various commodities and services within a matrix organization
  • Develop and execute strategies with various facilitites
  • Lead decision making and strategies of cross functional teams of operations and engineering in the areas focused on various commodities and supply chain initiatives
  • Communicate with multiple facilities to assist in the prioritization and management of strategic sourcing decision
  • Create and respond to requests for information, requests for proposal, and requests for quotation
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for process improvements in support of continuous improvement and lean initiatives
  • Direct and develop strategies for the supply chain team in support of the CPFR (Collaborative Planning Forecasting Replenishment) processes with major OEM customers. May include SMI (supplier managed inventory) programs
  • Must drive performance and metrics associated to meet world-class levels in supplier Quality, Cost, Delivery and Service, (QCDS)
  • Must drive performance and metrics to ensure optimal inventory goals and objectives are met
  • Direct and develop process and procedures, work instructions and training in support of ISO9000/QS9000
  • Coordinate the efforts of Supply Management Programs with goals of improving the QCDS of the supply base and work closely with Purchasing, Raw Material Inspection, Engineering, Process Engineering and Quality on process change and develop plans for improvement and supplier partnering agreements
  • Coordinate and support multiple levels of procurement activities
  • Direct strategies for the purchasing of Maintenance Repair, Operating Supplies, (MRO) and services to ensure on-time delivery and cost objectives are met
  • Review, analyze, develop and negotiate multiple types of procurement contracts in various areas of business
  • Review and compile inventory costing records, such as purchase price variance, (PPV), scrap and rework costs; develop related reports
  • Continued improvement to ensure departmental goals and metrics are established to meet company objectives. Apply expertise to continuously improve products, procedures and personnel

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Accept and complete projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Company Description & Location: GARMIN International, the world leader in GPS technology located in Olathe, Kansas a quaint suburb located outside of Kansas City, is growing at a rapid rate. We are on the hunt to find the best and the brightest individuals to help us continue creating cutting edge products for our aviation, marine, fitness, mobile and consumer products.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Materials Management, Supply Chain are preferred or equivalent experience performing a role substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description
  • Must possess a minimum of 5 years experience in a procurement or Supply Chain supervisory position
  • Must possess a minimum of 5 years experience in procurement, planning, strategic sourcing or Supply Chain
  • Must posses proficient Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) knowledge
  • Must demonstrate proficient computer skills using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel
  • Strong verbal, written, negotiating and analytical skills
  • Must demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills to work across functional and organizational lines
  • Must possess the ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment to effectively meet deadlines
  • Must possess demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing requirements and ability to asses supplier capabilities relevant to Garmin’s business needs
  • Must posses excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent negoation skills within a global environment
  • Must possess meeting facilitation experience, including structured negotiations, fact finding discussions, interview, and presentation with various organizations
  • Must possess demonstrated knowledge of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII)/Master Production Schedule (MPS) process
  • Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
  • Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks proactively and effectively
  • Highly motivated and self-directed worker

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  •  CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) Certification by APICS
  • CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)
  • Oracle ERP Experience
  • 10+ years production planning or purchasing experience

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Contact Information: If you are interested in exploring opportunities at Garmin, please submit your online application at www.garmin.com/careers