Regional Sourcing Manager

Job Description

Title: Regional Sourcing Manager

: 21058

Type: Full Time

Location: Milton, VT

Act as the primary contact and relationship manager while supporting the global strategic sourcing team to develop, prioritize, and execute “in-region” sourcing initiatives that reduce supply chain complexity, achieve material productivity targets and support the global operations with best‑in‑class supplier on‑time and quality performance.

• Responsible for supplier on‑time, delivery, cost and quality performance management within supplier portfolio
• Execute high‑level spend analysis and part‑level cost analysis to identify trends and patterns for global reporting and communicating areas of cost savings opportunity
• Lead change management exercises that impact suppliers within portfolio in support of sourcing strategy execution.
• Act as the primary relationship manager within region and commodity portfolio
• Project management of supplier performance improvement, cost reduction, and sourcing projects in region
• Support buyers and supplier quality engineers as the escalation point to suppliers within portfolio
• Understand the requirements of all internal customers related to the specific commodity group and support those customers with resolution of any supply‑chain related issues
• Understand supplier capabilities and capacity to secure uninterrupted and reliable supply
• Understand commodity market in the applicable region and provide regional expertise & input for definition of global sourcing strategies.
• Facilitate communication between engineering, operations, and suppliers for supply‑chain related issues and opportunities
• Support supplier quality engineer and suppliers with supplier audit process and part qualifications
• Establish & maintain procurement, inventory, IP and confidentiality agreements for existing suppliers

• Drive for results – stays focused on the “critical few” while effectively managing day‑to‑day tasks. A self‑starter who sees the problem, seeks out the answer, and does not require constant guidance.
• Problem Solver – demonstrates ability to identify problems, offer solutions and see corrective actions through to completion. Sees problems as opportunities for improvement.
• Communication Skills – capable of building and maintaining key relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including all levels of the organization. Strong negotiator and facilitator across disciplines.
• Technical Aptitude – advanced level analytical skills with a demonstrated ability using data to support decisions with empirical evidence. Capable of understanding engineering documents and familiarity with various manufacturing processes.

• Electrical and/or semiconductors background or specialization in the field
• Experience with electrical/technology suppliers or semiconductor market
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of tools, especially Excel for data analysis
• Ability to forge relationships both internally within Husky and externally with suppliers
• Technical understanding of manufacturing processes an asset
• Analytical acumen
• Understanding of “total cost” concepts
• Understand lean manufacturing principles; experience with process mapping
• Comfort level traveling to assess and evaluate potential new suppliers, technologies, products
• Prior negotiation experience an asset, but not mandatory

• Post‑secondary education or equivalent experience required
• 5–7 years of supply‑chain experience, ideally in the electronics market

• Internal – senior management, purchasing, engineering and manufacturing team members
• External – suppliers

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky Technologies TM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

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