Global Sourcing Manager - Commercial and Fire

Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson has an immediate opening for a Global Sourcing Manager - Commercial Plumbing and Fire Protection!

Location: This role is approved to be either Remote within the United States or Hybrid in Newport News, VA, in accordance with company policy. We may consider relocation assistance for the right individual willing to move to the Newport News, VA area.

The Global Sourcing Manager will be responsible for Commercial Plumbing and Fire Protection piping and valve sourcing strategy development and execution.

The Global Sourcing Manager will be leading category level global supply base development and expansion to meet Ferguson product development needs, assist in supplier diversification, driving Business Unit integration, leading new supplier onboarding, driving global suppliers’ overall performance management, optimizing Business Unit product total landing cost, identifying and developing new materials and technologies, ensuring supply capacity, managing continuous of supply, and improving overall quality compliance.

This position will report to Ferguson Director, Global Sourcing, and work closely with Regional General Managers, sourcing managers, and sourcing specialists globally. This Global Sourcing Manager will also collaborate and partner with cross functional teams in Category Management, Product Development, Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance & Accounting, Procurement, HR and Legal to meet and exceed customer groups’ expectations.

Primary Duties Responsibilities

• Lead execution of global sourcing and supplier development strategic indicatives to support Ferguson global souring needs.
• Understand and define key product cost structure, identify cost savings opportunities, and lead cost optimization projects execution.
• Lead category related supplier exploration, qualification, onboarding.
• Lead contract negotiation and execution.
• Lead implementation of all global related new and existing product development and sourcing projects and ensure success execution of product development pipeline.
• Identify, Lead, and Coordinate supplier diversification efforts on key categories.
• Support Business Unit integration related complex projects and collaborate closely with Business Unit functional teams to ensure smooth implementation of the integration plan.
• Support and assist in developing cross-functional activities with other departments.
• Establish and build long-term relationships with new and existing global suppliers.
• Support global sourcing and business operational process development and optimization.
• Lead supplier scorecard evaluation and coordinate supplier business reviews.
• Execute complex multiple-functional special projects.
• Drive strategic direction set forth by the Company and department.
• Manage category related supplier performance and facilitate supplier related issue/problem resolution.
• Ensure continuity of supply for key categories and collaborate closely with procurement team and global supply chain team to meet inventory optimization goals.
• Provide inputs into the annual budget and work within the guidelines of approved budget throughout the fiscal year.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred and /or equivalent experience will be considered.
• CPSM Certification is preferred.
• 5 + years of sourcing and manufacturing experience in commercial plumbing and/or fire protection space.
• Strong knowledge of the international manufacturing landscape, with understanding of countries strength and weakness in the PVF and commodity product categories.
• Product Engineering experience with ability to problem solve technical issues and assist in implementing corrective actions plans.
• Assist in development of products that keeping pace with marke