Category Sourcing Manager – Ultralox

Azek Company

  • Minnesota
  • $130,000-150,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Description :Essential Functions:
  • Serve as lead for Sourcing and negotiating contract pricing and terms for assigned commodities. Including but not limited to Aluminum Extrusions, Fabricated Metals, Hardware, and Fasteners.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive Aluminum Extrusion strategy for Ultralox, and subsequently, across the entire AZEK business.
  • Manage key supplier relationships for the Ultralox business.
  • Partner with internal stake holders & budget owners to develop and execute continuous improvement plan.
  • Analyze global, regional & local market information to understand upstream cost drivers and the effect on market pricing, including supply and demand dynamics. Generate and maintain various top management flash reports and monthly market overview reports on key commodities.
  • Conduct global market research to identify potential new suppliers and products with the goal of identifying new and redundant sources of supply based on competitiveness, capability and business needs. Lead cross-functional team to qualify.
  • Conduct supplier survey and scorecard measurement process with key suppliers – driving continuous improvement and project savings opportunities.
  • Complete Strategic Sourcing Events for assigned commodities and services focusing on Total Cost. Includes but not limited to negotiating price, lead time, Payment Terms, Rebates and delivery.
  • Award contracts for assigned commodities and monitor purchases to ensure commitments are made and rebates are maximized. Identify and take advantage of spot buy opportunities as needed.
  • Comply with all SOX requirements and approved processes and procedures.
  • Maintain professional & productive relations with suppliers and internal customers.
  • Manage/update pricing and adjustments for all key materials and develop means to share information to all parties.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of Purchasing policies and procedures by creating templates and laying out processes.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering or related field required. MBA desirable.Professional Experience: Minimum 7+ years’ experience with strategic sourcing in a multi-site manufacturing environment.Additional Qualifications:
  • Experience in sourcing Metal Goods is required
  • Experience in negotiating with Global suppliers is required
  • ISM-CPSM and APICs-CPIM desirable. Experience implementing JDE systems a plus.
  • Strong technical knowledge of front and back end of systems.
  • Proven success researching data utilizing internal and external sources.
  • Demonstrated experience identifying and developing procurement tools and reports.
  • Comprehension of market dynamics and ability to translate the information into meaningful language.
  • Strong Negotiation and Interpersonal Skills
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint, MS Office Proficiency, MRP, JDE.
  • Travel time 25% or more.
Success Measures:
  • Sixty (60) – Ninety (90) days:
  • Proficient knowledge of categories and spend under responsibility.
  • Understand cost improvement goals and objectives for the business.
  • Knowledge of Ultralox product lines and manufacturing processes.
  • Visit with key “A” suppliers including all Aluminum Extrusion suppliers and start building relationships.
  • Six (6) Months:
  • Create 24-month horizon view of category strategy and align strategies with leadership.
  • Fully understand the Aluminum Railing manufacturing processes and inputs
  • Identify VA/VE and other continuous improvement opportunities to meet current year cost improvement targets
  • Conduct scorecard business reviews with top suppliers
  • Meet with all “B” tier suppliers and address critical tail-end suppliers for opportunities/risks.
  • One (1) year:
  • Competently own the Aluminum Extrusion strategy for Ultralox and across all of the AZEK businesses
  • Driving projects cross-functionally to execution and capturing savings on continuous improvement and cost improvement projects
  • Meet individual objectives for the year including savings targets
  • Create pipeline of projects to meet next year’s goals and objectives.
  • Implement impactful process improvements for the business.
The AZEK Company is a $1 Billion and growing industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance, and environmentally sustainable building products, with a focus on decking and outdoor living. Consistently recognized as the market leader in innovation, quality and aesthetics, products across AZEK’s portfolio are made from up to 100% recycled material and primarily replace wood on the outside of homes, providing a long-lasting, eco-friendly and stylish solution to consumers. We are committed to accelerating the use of recycled material in the manufacturing of our innovative products, keeping millions of pounds of waste out of landfills each year and revolutionizing the industry to create a more sustainable future. In June 2020, we completed a highly successful IPO.We are committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity of all kinds is sought out, valued, respected and appreciated. We are building and promoting a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. It fuels our innovation, drives operational excellence and is a source of our competitive differentiation, while connecting us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.Compensation for roles at AZEK varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. The annual salary for this role in most us locations is $130,000-$150,000.“Are you concerned that you don’t meet every requirement listed above? Don't let that stop you from applying! Studies reveal that some applicants refrain from applying for jobs unless they fulfill every single requirement. We don't believe in the notion of a "perfect" candidate. If you are confident in your ability to excel in the role, adapt swiftly, and are committed to contributing to our mission of building a more sustainable future, we warmly welcome your application.

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