Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager, NA

About Us

GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technology that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.

What We Offer
We value our employees and offer competitive wages and benefits including:
- Generous Benefits including PTO and Paid Holidays
- 401k with Company match
- Paid Parental Leave & Transition Back to Work Benefits
- Company HSA Contributions
- Discounted GN Group products

Position Overview

Do you want a career in a true dynamic and global organization and be part of GN’s New indirect Procurement team?

The Indirect Procurement team is on a transformational journey with the aim to capture a large and unreleased potential by increasing the maturity and proactivity of the North American indirect procurement function. Being a part of GN and the Global Indirect Procurement function means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work.

The Sourcing Professional will be responsible for sourcing high-quality materials, services and products at competitive prices. This role involves collaborating with various departments, identifying and implementing cost-effective procurement strategies, owning the RFP process from start to finish, negotiating with suppliers, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing the supply chain to support our manufacturing operations. 

There will be no direct reports for this position

Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Develop and execute sourcing  plans for various indirect categories (e.g., IT, marketing services, travel, HR services, facilities management, etc.).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive cost reduction initiatives, continuous improvements to achieve savings targets
• Lead supplier selection and negotiation processes, ensuring optimal pricing, quality, and service levels.
• Develop RFx documents, evaluate vendor proposals (scope, cost, timing, resource modeling, risk, etc.), make vendor recommendations, and vet vendor qualifications in collaboration with business units to ensure project success
• Build and maintain  strong relationships with suppliers
• Prepare benchmark spend reports to ensure proper sourcing planning
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in all sourcing activities
• Assist with resolving supply, pricing, quality, delivery, and any other issues with suppliers
• Participate in special projects as assigned
• Coordinate sourcing efforts across all North American divisions with a large stakeholder group

Competencies (Knowledge and Skills needed for this position.)

• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently
• Must be comfortable dealing with internal partners and external vendors
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must maintain a professional appearance and attitude
• Must have good organizational and time management skills

Required Education (if necessary):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Management, or Finance or equivalent experience.

Experience (if necessary):

• 3-5 years of experience in sourcing or  procurement role(s)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel
• Must have experience with supplier negotiations, should be able to independently source and negotiate contracts with suppliers that deliver cost savings and other benefits to the company.
• Have some experience with Category Strategies to participate in developing and implementing category strategies that aligns with the Group Indirect Procurement and GNs overall goals and objectives.
• Must have experience Spend analysis and be able to analyze spend data to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Experience with demand management initiatives to identify and implement initiatives that optimize demand.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

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