A Career at Rheem: Where Comfort Is Your Calling
At Rheem, we are dedicated to bringing comfort to people's lives. As a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we are innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. It is an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem, and help shape the future of products that impact lives-every day.
The New Product Sourcing Manager is responsible for making strategic sourcing and material risk management decisions based upon the determination of true market value for the Company's materials and services via a variety of sourcing tools. Ensure the timely implementation of global sourcing decisions by various operating Divisions.
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This position will serve our Air Conditioning Division, located in Fort Smith, AR. This position is a hybrid role and you will be required to come into the office roughly 3 days/week. You must reside in a commutable distance to our Fort Smith, AR office.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Perform in a leadership role for the discovery and implementation of state-of-the-art global sourcing and risk management techniques in order to drive competitive advantage for the Company.
• Work closely with Division operations, engineering, and materials management personnel to implement global sourcing and risk management solutions that support overall company objectives.
• Manage relationships with key supplier senior management to ensure sourcing decisions and supplier performance are managed for the best interest of the Company.
• Develop written supply contracts with direct material suppliers and risk management providers to document commercial, service, and legal performance commitments.
• Develop, prepare, and present data analysis to senior corporate staff documenting global commodity strategies, competitive supply chain position, and supply base analysis information.
• Present data analysis to senior Company and Division staff documenting global risk management strategies, current market data and competitive market data.
• Actively solicit information from Division senior managers regarding new technology requirements, service level requirements and well as competitive cost pressures in order to determine appropriate company level material sourcing and risk management strategies.
• Provide direct supervision over sourcing staff. Provide performance feedback, coaching and mentoring.
• Serve as a role model, mentor, and leader to both direct reports, as well as others within the strategic sourcing organization.
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
WHAT YOU NEED:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience.
• 7+ years' experience in procurement, materials management, or enterprise systems.
• Experience in strategic sourcing activities relating to mechanical components and raw materials.
• Available for occasional travel, to include international travel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools to include Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills are essential.
HOW TO STAND OUT
• Oracle or other ERP system experience preferred.
Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, or Wyoming.
Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.
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