Manager, Global Sourcing
Job in
Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, 40601, USA
Listed on 2026-09-15
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-15
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain & Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Lead development and execution of sourcing strategies for the North America Chemicals category
- Drive value generation through cost savings initiatives and continuity of supply
- Serve as direct interface to the supply base and manage strategic and tactical supplier issues
- Act as marketplace expert for North American commodity costs, performance, technology shifts, and supply base trends
- Report to the Director of Global Sourcing - NA Raw Materials and support the Global Category Leader
- Manage chemicals purchases related to polyurethane foam production across multiple North American sites
- Lead the North America chemicals team, including a category specialist and program manager
- Develop and implement the North America Chemicals Category sourcing strategy aligned with global strategy and company goals
- Lead contract and pricing negotiations covering terms, lead times, inventory, freight, payment terms, technology, delivery, and disaster recovery
- Manage sourcing professionals and allocate work based on priorities and bandwidth
- Own major supplier relationships and enforce supplier contract terms and conditions
- Manage supplier balanced scorecards and conduct periodic supplier and management reviews
- Implement, administer, and report supplier initiatives
- Interface with senior-level supplier and company executives
- Ensure compliance with global purchasing programs
- Manage category specifications, raw materials, and finishing applications
- Secure material technology for exclusive Tempur Sealy use and competitive advantage
- Develop total cost models and analyze base raw materials and assigned spend
- Initiate alternative sourcing opportunities
- Collaborate with Product Development, Marketing, Operations, Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, Advanced Technology, Finance, Logistics, and Global Product Development
- Coordinate supplier certification, approval, and compliance with the Supplier Quality Engineer
- Negotiate contracts to achieve lowest system costs while maintaining quality and service
- Improve plant inventory levels, order accuracy, and lead-time alignment
- Reduce excess and obsolete materials and consolidate raw material spend
- Optimize supply-chain efficiencies using plant sourcing, operations, and manufacturing input
- Participate in cross-functional events and develop best practices for new materials and product lines
- Manage assigned supplier liaisons or contract employees
- Provide manufacturing and planning feedback on supplier capacities
- Represent Tempur Sealy at industry conferences and evaluate market intelligence
- Prepare RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, price analyses, supplier communication summaries, and filing systems
- Enter and maintain electronic system data accurately
- Coordinate contracting with TSI Legal and manage contract extensions or amendments
- Resolve supply and quality issues involving pricing, expediting, order scheduling, discrepancies, and internal communications
- Manage category data, vendor master records, SKUs, and part numbers
- Disseminate pricing, SKU, availability, and packaging information to plants and management
- Working knowledge of the polyurethanes and / or petrochemicals NA market
- Knowledge of polyurethane foam processing and associated input material supply chains for Isocyanates and Polyols, and suppliers of these materials
- Proven ability to work with regional and global suppliers in a Sourcing, Procurement, or related supply chain role
- Flexibility to seek & incorporate input from others
- Advanced negotiation skills
- Ability to drive timely and favorable dispute resolution
- Ability to adapt and manage effectively in fast-paced and continuously changing environment
- Self-starter with experience in planning, assessing, and implementing change
- Solid interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Highly effective…
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