Sourcing Specialist I

<Strong>At Masonite, we understand that people are key. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another. We continuously strive to improve both our products and our customers’ experiences. This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls.</Strong>

Charlotte, NC

Masonite Careers

<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-8e366bd color--green elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="8e366bd" data-element_type="heading.default">OUR CULTURE:</div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7677bec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="7677bec" data-element_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5205513 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5205513" data-element_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p style="margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;"><br />At Masonite, we understand that people are key. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">We hire people that demonstrate integrity under pressure. Integrity is at the foundation of everything we do. It is in each door we make, in our commitment delivery and in our honest and sincere communication.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">Our employees are flexible, versatile and resilient. Our ability to weather any storm, to bend without breaking, is what allows us to hear the knock and open the door with confidence, no matter what&rsquo;s on the other side.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">We hold the door open for each other and for new ideas. We want everyone to freely contribute ideas and add value, so we are positive and encouraging. This collaborative environment is what makes Masonite a transparent, fair company- one that doesn&rsquo;t hide behind closed doors.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> https://www.masonite.com/

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Full Time

Overview: <p dir="LTR">This role reports to the Director, Global Sourcing &amp; Quality Engineering. Will have primary accountability of supporting all activities for assigned products and services within global commodities as necessary. &nbsp;Drive and support the development and implementation of global sourcing vision and strategies throughout the Team, providing flexible, responsive, and innovative sourcing support with the ability to identify, analyze, quantify and execute on opportunities to reduce the total cost of goods, increase efficiencies and timelines, and improve product development and quality through both domestic and international partners.</p> <div id="gtx-trans" style="position: absolute; left: -385px; top: 25.3608px;">&nbsp;</div>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Work in cross-functional teams and manage supply chain goals improving value-to-cost relationship by focusing on the total cost of ownership, quality, delivery, service and working capital (DPO/inventory) Understand the supplier and learn industry market conditions and global economics to the task of identifying opportunities to leverage existing vendor relationships in order to reduce expenses, enhance efficiencies, improve product quality and drive company profits.</li> <li>Establish capabilities and directing spend analysis/reporting activities to: a) ensure near-real time identification of savings opportunities, b) identify non-compliant spend; c) support fact-based negotiation.</li> <li>Define data needed to meet objectives and develop an effective plan for gathering it.</li> <li>Utilize data analysis to solve business problems.</li> <li>Manage issues and risks while communicating to management, when appropriate.</li> <li>Consult with senior management and project management experts as needed.</li> <li>Facilitate communication between project team and stakeholders.</li> <li>Proactively manage supplier base ensuring supply with no adverse impact on the business.</li> <li>Analyze, identify and understand supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate.</li> <li>Drive cost savings across commodities by developing and implementing Strategic Sourcing Plans to reduce cost as well as improve supply chain and logistic cost targeting the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).</li> <li>Identify new and innovative opportunities for improvement of doing business with suppliers for component production, logistics and/or quality by making constructive suggestions for change.</li> <li>Assists or provides component value engineering alternative solutions for competitive advantage.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (required) in Engineering or Supply Chain preferred.</li> <li>Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, Project, and PowerPoint</li> <li>Six Sigma training desired</li> </ul> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR"><strong><u>Experience</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>1-3 years of Sourcing Category experience, preferably in a multinational environment</li> </ul> <p dir="LTR"><strong><u>Competencies</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong analytical skills/experience</li> <li>Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills</li> <li>Strong prioritization, planning, reporting, and organizational skills</li> <li>Must be able to travel 25%</li> </ul>