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