Global Sourcing Manager - Industrial

## Global Sourcing Manager - Industrial Apply:
Remote:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-132756
** Job Posting:
** Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries:
Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

The Global Sourcing Manager will be responsible for leading Industrial category level sourcing strategy development and execution; developing and managing global supply base to meet Ferguson business growth needs.

The Global Sourcing Manager will be leading category level global supply base development and expansion to meet Ferguson product development needs, assist in supplier diversification, driving Business Unit integration, leading new supplier onboarding, driving global suppliers’ overall performance management, optimizing Business Unit product total landing cost, identifying and developing new materials and technologies, ensuring supply capacity, managing continuous of supply, and improving overall quality compliance.

This position will report to Ferguson Director, Global Sourcing, and work closely with Regional General Managers, sourcing managers, and sourcing specialists globally. This Global Sourcing Manager will also collaborate and partner with cross functional teams in Category Management, Product Development, Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance & Accounting, Procurement, HR and Legal to meet and exceed customer groups’ expectations.

Location:

This is approved to be Remote or it will be Hybrid if you are located in the Newport News HQ area per company policy.##
** Responsibilities
* ** Lead execution of global sourcing and supplier development strategic indicatives to support Ferguson global souring needs.
* Understand and define key product cost structure, identify cost savings opportunities, and lead cost optimization projects execution.
* Lead category related supplier exploration, qualification, onboarding.
* Lead contract negotiation and execution.
* Lead implementation of all global related new and existing product development and sourcing projects and ensure success execution of product development pipeline.
* Identify, Lead, and Coordinate supplier diversification efforts on key categories.
* Support Business Unit integration related complex projects and collaborate closely with Business Unit functional teams to ensure smooth implementation of the integration plan.
* Support and assist in developing cross-functional activities with other departments.
* Establish and build long-term relationships with new and existing global suppliers.
* Support global sourcing and business operational process development and optimization.
* Lead supplier scorecard evaluation and coordinate supplier business reviews.
* Implement complex multiple-functional special projects.
* Drive strategic direction set forth by the Company and department.
* Manage category related supplier performance and facilitate supplier related issue/problem resolution.
* Ensure continuity of supply for key categories…