Sourcing Manager

ConMet's Sourcing Manager will provide strategic, developmental, and tactical sourcing direction in support of new product development manufacturing.

This new position oversees the implementation of contracts for products, developing strong supplier relationships, assessing performance of key suppliers, and developing business improvement plans to provide a continued focus on delivering improved value to the enterprise.

We are looking for extraordinary talent; people eager to be on the cutting edge of technology that will define our future; comfortable with ambiguity; enjoy being part of a team; have a love of learning; and are willing to push the boundaries.

This onsite role is based at ConMet's corporate headquarters in Vancouver, Washington.   For candidates who are not local, remote work may be a possibility.

However, whether or not remote work is an option depends on the candidate's background and experience.

Key Duties: 


*  RFQ, selection and qualification of suppliers including capability audits, NDAs, and development of contracts.


* Manages supplier relationships, annual business reviews and feedback on performance.


* Assists in development and implementation of sourcing strategies to reduce total cost, ensure security of the supply chain and increase operational efficiency while maintaining engineering and quality requirements.


* Ongoing performance management of suppliers to achieve operational and procurement metrics.


* Negotiates supplier pricing for materials and validates supplier price changes are supported by commodity indices and currency exchange rates.


* Establishes and drives continuous improvement targets for suppliers.


* Lead and participate in cross-functional teams for new product introduction, continuous cost improvement and engineering, supply management or warranty problem-solving initiatives.  Prepares investment proposals (tooling, cost reductions, etc.) for management approval.


* Manages engineering change notice (ECN) process as it relates to procurement.

Background & Experience: 


* Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or supply chain required.


* Minimum of five years of experience in the field of procurement and materials required. 


* Minimum of five years of experience with ERP systems (SAP) and MS Office Suite


* Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.


* Global sourcing experience preferred.


* Automotive or heavy truck industry experience is desired.


* Familiarity with global logistics preferred.

About ConMet

ConMet, a division of Amsted Industries, is a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, aluminum castings, and structural plastics to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry.

Founded in 1964, ConMet innovation has been critical in designing, engineering, and manufacturing revolutionary technologies for trucks and trailers.  Today, ConMet products are...