Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications. Dometic Land Vehicles Americas is a trusted provider of high-end products for recreational vehicles, commercial passenger vehicles and overlanding vehicles in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Strategic Sourcing Category Manager – Direct Material within our Supply Chain capability.

This position reports to Director of Procurement & Sourcing and will work in Elkhart, IN location.

Dometic has an opening for a Strategic Sourcing Category Manager – Direct Material
. This position is responsible for obtaining supplier recommendations, that meet Dometic’s Quality, Technology, and Cost standards for new and current product development, regional or global.

• Develop and execute robust sourcing and supply strategies for different direct materials products for the Mobile Living Industry, ranging from metals, plastic, raw-material, rubber, electronics, traded products and contract manufacturing.
• Scout and develop both Domestic and Global Sources, with a focus on Best Cost Country Sourcing to maximize the Total Landed Cost.
• Actively evaluate make vs buys scenarios, potential synergies with existing supply base and focus in parallel on the development of non-traditional sources.
• Active collaboration with suppliers and internal customers (cross functional teams) on day-to-day supply issues, quality assurance, successful part launches, engineering change processes, product transfers, resourcing initiatives, capacity and supply chain planning, forecasting challenges; as well as in strategic matters such as continuous cost reduction projects, introduction of new technologies, advance developments, strategic alliances, etc.
• Negotiate and achieve YOY cost reductions and Best-in-class cost through the use of various tools including but not limited to: VA/VE, should cost analysis, product cost tear downs, supplier visits and on-site audits, supplier cost reduction workshops, supplier fact based negotiations & cost breakdowns, global sourcing, dual sourcing, raw material escalation/de-escalation price models, internal and external benchmarking, market intelligence and industry analysis, etc.
• Management of annual/multi-year supply agreements: negotiate the contractual needs, specifications, total cost (including logistics, MOQ, lead times towards inventory targets), stocking / just-in time agreements, payment terms, warranty terms, tooling costs, OTD and rest of Quality metrics per Dometic Supplier Quality Manual. Manage and negotiate commercial issues that may arise (i.e. price increase requests). Able to articulate and negotiate contractual terms and Legal aspects.
• Supplier management, including the identification of new suppliers, qualification process, financial and business case analysis, and review against Dometic’s core processes, policies, and metrics (i.e. institute Supplier Scorecard process).
• Interface with both regional and global procurement teams for supplier evaluations, advance purchasing activities, leverage of cost, technology advancement, and supplier responsiveness.
• In charge of supplier recommendations, that meet Dometic’s Quality, Technology, and Cost standards for New Product development, regional or global, and later, supporting launch.

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced, and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

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