FORTNA partners with the world's leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.
The Sourcing Leader will play a critical role at FORTNA in developing, implementing, and executing sourcing initiatives. In this role, the individual will lead and direct the development and implementation of FORTNA's sourcing strategy. This person will hold responsibility for driving significant cost savings, building strong supplier relationships, and ensuring high-quality products and services are sourced for our organization. This leader will partner closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to achieve our global sourcing goals while ensuring compliance with ethical, legal, and environmental standards.
This role will create and execute RFP/RFQ's to negotiate best price and terms, perform make-buy assessments for current and new products; assess supply chain opportunities and make comprehensive recommendations to business leadership based on detailed analysis; develop and implement methods for identifying and mitigating supply chain risk; proactively identify, assess, and qualify new suppliers to support growth and new product introductions; assist in negotiations and agreement development; cultivate a collaborative relationship with the supply base and implement both supplier scorecards and business reviews; identify and drive initiatives to support quality, improve performance, and achieve cost savings targets; and support Capex requirements.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a sourcing strategy in partnership with our global team to achieve cost savings and drive operational efficiencies.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent and reliable supply of high-quality products and services.
Identify new supplier opportunities and negotiate favorable terms and conditions to drive cost savings.
Establish and implement supplier performance metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and ensure supplier compliance with ethical, legal, and environmental standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure alignment and achievement of sourcing goals.
Manage a team of sourcing professionals, providing leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to ensure high performance.
Stay current with industry trends and developments and proactively identify opportunities to enhance the organization's sourcing capabilities.
Identify procurement processes and policies for alignment at the country, region, and global levels
Ensure sourcing strategies support working capital goals of the business.
Purchase strategic Capex and define sourcing strategy for strategic equipment.
Build partnerships with Engineering and Project teams to support new product development and introductions. Where appropriate, develop the procurement strategy for each project.
Collaboratively perform make/buy analysis to help guide sound insourcing/outsourcing decisions.
Expand RFQ process to ensure relevant stakeholder, technical, and end-user reviews are incorporated, and recorded in the review and decision-making process.
Evaluate and monitor contract performance following placement to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize supply chain disruptions and ensure business continuity.
Conduct market analysis and monitor industry trends to identify potential opportunities and risks in the global sourcing landscape.
Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure sourcing activities comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
Manage vendor selection and qualification processes to ensure that all suppliers meet the company's quality standards, pricing expectations, and delivery requirements.
Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of sourcing processes and supplier performance, and provide regular reports to senior management.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging and implementing best practices across the sourcing function.
Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve procurement processes, optimize supplier relationships, and increase cost savings.
Work closely with the finance team to develop and manage budgets and forecasts for sourcing activities.
Required
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Technical or Business related field. MBA preferred.
10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing/Procurement, and leading projects/teams
5+ years of relevant experience within a manufacturing environment
Experience creating category strategies/SWOT analysis type assessments of supply base
Prior experience performing make/buy decisions that shaped supply chain strategy and produced demonstrated customer service improvements
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing direct reports.
Demonstrated success in driving cost savings and improving operational efficiencies.
Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and develop strategies based on data-driven insights.
Strong understanding of ethical, legal, and environmental standards related to sourcing and supply chain management.
Experience in: project purchasing, contract negotiation and execution, and risk management
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and tools (5S, VSM, Kaizen, KPI's)
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
