Global Sourcing Director

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Founded in 1953 Avtron has a long history of manufacturing market leading power test solutions. Now with a global footprint and sales into some of the largest industrial projects, Avtron will continue to push the envelope of what’s possible in the electrical test environment. Avtron Power Solutions manufacture and distribute market leading load bank solutions for mission critical applications. We have the largest portfolio in the industry and can meet the highest load testing standards with our intelligent SIGMA load bank control system.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Global Sourcing Director is responsible for the selection and management of key supplier partners through the execution of commodity sourcing strategies and effective supplier development. This role is tasked with establishing a premier supply base, providing Avtron with best-in-class quality, cost, and delivery in support of a world class supply chain organization. In addition, this position is responsible for maintaining long-term competitive advantage across assigned commodities by negotiating and executing long-term agreements, administering supplier scorecards, and successfully delivering aggressive cost reduction goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes effective planning and project management skills to develop robust commodity strategies, including identifying strategic partners (domestic and international).
• Responsible for aggressive annual purchased material cost-reduction targets across global spend categories.
• Develops and executes long-term supplier strategies, including cost modeling, opportunity assessments, financial analysis, negotiations, continuous performance improvement, and relationship development.
• Negotiates long-term agreements with best-in-class pricing, payment terms, quality, and delivery performance in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Leads sourcing initiatives in support of Design for Value and Value Add/Value Engineering (VA/VE) for new and existing products.
• Coordinates and supports on-site supplier assessments, certification audits, and continuous improvement activities aimed at reducing total cost and improving supplier quality.
• Ensures sourcing strategies are in place to meet aggressive New Product Development (NPD) launch timelines.
• Leads global import/export operations and trade compliance, ensuring adherence to U.S. and international regulations, accurate HTS/ECCN classification, proper documentation, customs clearance, and effective internal controls that reduce regulatory, financial, and supply-chain risk.
• Develops and executes strategies to optimize total landed cost and mitigate tariff/regulatory exposure, including tariff engineering, FTAs, duty drawback, geopolitical monitoring, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration to support cost reduction, supply continuity, and compliant global sourcing.
• Manages and categorizes supplier grow, maintain, and exit plans.
• Manages relationships with senior leadership at key suppliers.
• Performs root-cause analysis on supplier delivery and quality issues and implements corrective actions through supplier improvement plans.
• Supports business unit purchasing teams in maintaining accurate lead times within SAP.
• Assesses supplier capacity and conducts risk assessments.
• Manages the supplier scorecard process for key suppliers.
• Supports inventory-reduction initiatives and Lean programs such as VMI, Kanban, and Consignment.
• Identifies new or alternate sources of supply to support NPD, cost-reduction efforts, and supplier-performance needs.
• Evaluates medium- and long-term supplier capabilities to optimize the commodity supply base in alignment with aggregation and spend-rationalization objectives.
• Performs necessary duties to support corporate goals related to supplier quality, cash flow, inventory objectives, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
• Maintains strong working knowledge of key commodity trends, including industry shifts, cost drivers, global pricing, material lead times, and relevant technical/manufacturing processes.
• Participates in make-versus-buy analyses.
• Supports, communicates, and reinforces the organization’s mission, values, and culture.
• Adheres to all corporate quality and safety standards.
• Develops, writes, edits, and maintains standard work for sourcing and procurement processes.
• Supports additional projects and performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 10-15 years progressive global sourcing experience, preferably within manufacturing operations
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management and sourcing best practices
• Advanced user of SAP, Excel, power point, and databases
• Advanced analytical and presentations skills desired
• BA/BS in Business, Operations or Supply Chain Management required
• Ability to multi-task, handling quick turnaround
• Ability to identify problem issues and escalate and/or execute acceptable solutions
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, suppliers and employees/managers at all levels within the company
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to maintain safe work environment
• Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Experience in ERP systems, SAP desired

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is accomplished in a typical office environment with adequate environmental (heating/cooling) control. The noise level in the work environment is moderate due to noises associated with computer equipment and environmental control systems.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.
• Access to operations and manufacturing areas may involve exposure to loud noises, dust, fumes, oils, and fluctuations in temperature