Lead Sourcing Manager - IT (REMOTE)

<p><strong>We want more movers and shakers, dreamers and doers, thinkers and tinker-ers. We want more people who are excited by their work and passionate about their communities. We want people who are ready to Build Something Amazing.</strong></p> <p><em><strong>"At La-Z-Boy we're dedicated to home... because home is what really matters and what will always matter. At the end of even the longest days, home is where we find ourselves."</strong></em><strong><em><br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/230201741" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch the full experience here.</a> </em></strong></p>

Austin, Texas Ann

La-Z-Boy Corporate

<p><strong>Not many companies can say that they are both a household brand and one of the most innovative organizations in their industry. La-Z-Boy can. Ninety years after our first recliner, we&rsquo;re still re-inventing the industry.</strong></p> <p><strong>We want more movers and shakers, dreamers and doers, thinkers and tinker-ers. We want more people who are excited by their work and passionate about their communities. Our people are what drives us forward. We want people who are ready to Build Something Amazing.</strong></p> https://www.la-z-boy.com/

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Full-Time

Competitive

Overview: Come join our team and help us Build Something Amazing.
Responsibilities: &bull; Develops and coordinates implementation plans for corporate wide agreements. This will include data analysis of company spend, market research for potential suppliers, and managing the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for identified strategic sourcing initiatives.<br />&bull; Analyzes corporate wide spend data to identify (and implement) cost savings opportunities for all North American manufacturing plants, distribution centers, warehouses and headquarters.<br />&bull; Work with corporate stakeholders to best determine products and services to be sourced. Manage the vendor and resolve issues regarding product quality, delivery, etc. Act as project manager for assigned projects/suppliers, using existing LZB project management tools.<br />&bull; Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for corporate and work cross functionally to improve and streamline processes.<br />&bull; Coordinates company-wide contracts and ensures corporate purchasing policy compliance, and proper leverage of IT spend.<br />&bull; Maintains files for all contracts and communicates appropriate information to all plants and other departments as necessary and in a timely manner when changes occur.<br /><br />SCOPE &amp; IMPACT:<br />This position is responsible for driving corporate purchasing strategies and projects primarily for corporate but can also support manufacturing, warehouses and distribution locations.
Requirements: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:<br />&bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, IT or related field with 8-10 years of relevant experience including 3-5 years of supervisory/leadership experience, or equivalent.<br />&bull; 3-5 years of IT Sourcing Experience<br />&bull; Strong background in IT<br />&bull; Experience in key supply chain tools: ERP systems, Supply Scorecards, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) &amp; Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)<br />&bull; Up to 5% travel.<br /><br />PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:<br />&bull; Master&rsquo;s Degree in Supply Chain or IT<br />&bull; CPM or CPSM Certificate<br /><br />SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None<br /><br />PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:<br />Office environment with no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.<br /><br />CORE ATTRIBUTES:<br />Communicate Transparently<br />Lead the Team<br />Impact and Influence<br />Deliver Results<br />Coach and Develop<br /><br />At La-Z-Boy, we are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. We understand that our employees&rsquo; diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of upmost importance as we work together to Build Something Amazing.<br /><br />OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.