Sourcing Manager

Company Statement

Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

Overview

​​​​​​Graham Packaging is seeking a sourcing manager responsible for leading the strategic sourcing efforts for procurement, and performance management of contractors providing mechanical, electrical, equipment relocation, rigging, installation, maintenance, and related industrial services. In addition to the contractor services the sourcing manager would also be responsible for new capital projects for equipment, tooling and associated services. The sourcing manager engages with stakeholders to understand business requirements, identifies current or potential sources of supply, requests RF(x), evaluates supplier RF(x) submissions against established budgets and/or target costs for final award. The sourcing manager will optimize the supplier base with a concentration on developing global and regional suppliers designed to achieve organizational objectives including costs, quality, sustainability and delivery. This major objective for this role would be to ensure all Capex is procured with highest quality and lowest cost.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global sourcing strategy to meet quality, delivery, and cost requirements
• Ensure supplier development efforts are aligned with the sourcing strategy, including the deployment of Supplier Quality Assurance, Supplier Development and Engineering resources
• Develop and execute supplier specific strategies (grow/develop, maintain, exit)
• Manages all equipment/tooling purchases; process air and water, palletizers, conveyors, automation, material handling etc.
• Execute supplier contracts including accountability and skin in the game, working closely with buyers, plants and functions and ensuring all aspects of life cycle and service levels are considered
• Assist suppliers, accounts payable, requisitioners and other stakeholders with purchase orders, invoice and payment issues as and when required
• Manage and review price catalogs in ARIBA
• Communicate clearly and proactively with stakeholders on necessary actions required for any issues with purchasing process
• Ensure all statutory, regulatory and internal controls requirements are followed and met in the purchasing process

• Collaborate with project management team to manage supplier exepectations including deliveries and performance.
• Develop, implement, and manage vendor performance metrics, documents, and reporting as part of a Supplier Relationship Management plan within a specified category.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with all key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Continuously optimize category through spend reduction and/or value enhancement, risk mitigation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct market and risk analysis to drive category strategies.

Qualifications

Core Proficiencies and Skills

• Proficiency in all phases of Strategic Sourcing cycle (Planning to Contract mangement)

• Strong communication & negotiation skills; ability to deliver on cost avoidance goals
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships with vendors and internal customers
• Strong proven ability to influence both internally and externally
• Ability to analyze complex data and derive well supported linear and non-linear premises
• Ability and willingness to learn technical aspects of categories to the degree required to manage them
• Passion for excellence; demonstrated high goal achievement orientation and a will to win

 

 Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or similar

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Project Management or Engineering in a manufacturing company
• Knowledge in plastic molding or similar material conversion processes is preferred
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations including preparing and administering Long Term Agreements
• Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate concisely at all levels inside and outside the company
• Strong ability to lead, communicate and act in a multicultural and cross-functional environment
• Action oriented with proven track record of achieving business goals
• Team builder, motivator and team player 
• Strategic thinker; uses creative and innovative problem solving approach to achieve Key Success Factors
• High personal and professional integrity

The standard compensation for this role is $95,400 - 143,100. Salary offers will be determined based on final candidate qualifications, experience, skillset, and other relevant factors.

Compensation Statement

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits Statement

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

EEO Disclaimer

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a global sourcing strategy to meet quality, delivery, and cost requirements
- Ensure supplier development efforts are aligned with the sourcing strategy, including the deployment of Supplier Quality Assurance, Supplier Development and Engineering resources
- Develop and execute supplier specific strategies (grow/develop, maintain, exit)
- Manages all equipment/tooling purchases; process air and water, palletizers, conveyors, automation, material handling etc.
- Execute supplier contracts including accountability and skin in the game, working closely with buyers, plants and functions and ensuring all aspects of life cycle and service levels are considered
- Assist suppliers, accounts payable, requisitioners and other stakeholders with purchase orders, invoice and payment issues as and when required
- Manage and review price catalogs in ARIBA
- Communicate clearly and proactively with stakeholders on necessary actions required for any issues with purchasing process
- Ensure all statutory, regulatory and internal controls requirements are followed and met in the purchasing process
- Collaborate with project management team to manage supplier exepectations including deliveries and performance.
- Develop, implement, and manage vendor performance metrics, documents, and reporting as part of a Supplier Relationship Management plan within a specified category.
- Maintain a positive and professional relationship with all key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Continuously optimize category through spend reduction and/or value enhancement, risk mitigation, and sustainability initiatives.
- Conduct market and risk analysis to drive category strategies.