Strategic Sourcing Lead

** ANDERSEN CORPORATION

SUMMARY:

** At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live.

Our portfolio of brands — Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ — is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector.

Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.
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* JOB DESCRIPTION:

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** JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*** ##
** Deliver cost management impact of 3% or greater on the value managed or leading enterprise level projects to support cost targets.*** ##
** Lead the development and deployment of the category strategies, standards and procedures for the area of responsibility to drive demonstrated efficiency and improve the position of the company.  Lead key initiatives and projects that drive value across the enterprise and/or categories.*** ##
** Develop, leverage, and influence critical relationships with key stakeholders and organizations that foster improvements in the areas of cost, quality, delivery and process.*** ##
** Lead category reviews as necessary with the Strategic Sourcing Manager and leadership.*** ##
** Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the category and/or product develop sourcing deliverables as it relates to business requirements, risk, market trends, supply base capabilities, cost factors, and the effect on quality and reliability on the company’s objectives.*** ##
** Lead complex negotiations and ensure agreements properly address risk and sustainability, balancing cost with operational considerations, utilizing the category strategy or Strategic Sourcing Manager as appropriate for mentoring and development.*** ##
** Provide linkage on a regular basis to executive leadership to communicate expected results for the category or categories.*** ##
** Research and assess viable sources on a global level, perform supplier analysis and successfully onboard.*** ##
** Lead cross functional, complex supplier selection process to minimize total landed cost and delivery the greatest overall value to the organization, including:**  + ##
** RFx development, release, and evaluation**  + ##
** Contract and SLA development**  + ##
** Negotiation strategy development and implementation**  + ##
** Final contract execution*** ##
** Develop and implement new sourcing tools and lead initiatives to improve existing tools.*** ##
** Provide mentorship by providing coaching, feedback, and training to team members and other cross functional partners as needed to ensure policy and business processes are followed.**##
** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS*** ##
** Required BA or BS in Supply Chain, Business Management, Engineering, or related field of study.*** ##
** Demonstrated experience as a sourcing or supply chain professional with total cost management experience.*** ##
** Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Sourcing or related functional area.*** ##
** Ability to develop business case evaluations, have a strong background in market research, and ability to negotiate win-win contracts and solutions.*** ##
** Demonstrated quality work that is completed on time, on budget, and within quality parameters with limited oversight.*** ##
** Exceptional executive influence skills, able to shape decisions, communicate complex strategies, and present to executive leadership with clarity, confidence and strategic insight.*** ##
** A proven leader.  An ideal teammate who leads change, is capable of holding others accountable, inspires others, and is focused on the needs of the business.*** ##
** Understands all components in managing projects and can lead a team through a highly complex project.  Can plan, organize, and lead cross functional teams through large scale projects with very broad and ambiguous initial objectives, scope and timelines to successful project completion within identified deadlines.*** ##
** Possesses…