Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The role of Sourcing Manager is a critical function which manages relationships with suppliers that provide materials and products for Red Wing Shoe Company. The Sourcing Manager is a critical player managing a robust supply chain to enable a competitive advantage for the company while reducing risk, managing supplier performance, and identifying cost savings. This position works cross-functionally throughout the organization, including procurement, product development and quality teams to mitigate supplier material risk and provide the highest value to RWSC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and manage supply base to support both current and new product development and production phases.
• Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies.
• Monitor and report on global industry trends and material availability to work cross-functionally with the design and product development teams to identify/mitigate supply and demand challenges.
• Partner with internal resources to drive cost savings opportunities and price increases/cost avoidance.
• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis, including supplier site visits, in order to assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity, fit for RWSC’s strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position.
• Present value proposition, including those related to contract negotiation and award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues.
• Evaluate and improve supplier performance scorecard ratings through review of supplier performance metrics and internal feedback to ensure suppliers meet expectations of delivery, quality, cost and service.
• Analyze, manage, and resolve discrepancies between PO, receipts, and invoices working with suppliers, warehouse personnel and finance.
• Monitor back-order reports with buyers on a weekly basis to expedite orders and ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and visit supplier sites as appropriate.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and six years related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Supply chain leadership experience including strategic sourcing, purchasing, contract negotiation and cross-functional dependencies (knowledge of footwear terms and processes a plus).
• Experience negotiating best pricing and terms to ensure that Red Wing Shoe’s commodity pricing meets expectations, quality, and on-time delivery preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to adjust to the audience.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Drive for results and superior execution.
• Systems savvy including Microsoft Office and MRP (Infor M3 preferred).
• Strong analytical Skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others and work effectively with cross functional teams.
• Continuous improvement skills and ability to lead change.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving environment.

Additional Information

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact rwsc.recruitment@redwingshoes.com or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check and physical exam which includes a drug screen.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)