Sourcing Manager job in Chico

Posting closes on 9/18/18 at 4:30 p.m.

We are the Change We Seek

Imagine working for a company with a proven record of changing the world for the better. At Klean Kanteen we are dedicated to providing safe, high quality products that encourage a healthy lifestyle, sustainability and environmental awareness. Success in making reusable bottles part of everyday life has inspired Klean Kanteen to innovate a wide range of products good for both people and the planet. We are committed to model a better way of doing things, and have fun doing it.

Community & Giving

Klean Kanteen is a Certified B Corp and 1% for the Planet member. Certified B Corporations are leading a global movement to redefine success in business and meet rigorous and independent B Corp standards of performance, accountability, and transparency—which all guide our business day to day, and into the years ahead. A 1% for the Planet member since 2008, we donate 1% of total revenue to environmental organizations focused on shared values—health, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.

Klean Kanteen takes great pride in the company we keep. There are many hands-on opportunities for participation with our partners, ensuring that real relationships are fostered between Klean and the organizations we support. As part of that philosophy, Klean Kanteen has an active employee volunteer program that supports employees’ passion around giving back. We’ve climbed mountains, built homes, restored habitat, and carried water to support those who have none. From hiking supplies to NatureBridge students in the High Sierra to supporting dam removal with American Rivers, our people are encouraged to be as involved and committed as Klean Kanteen’s charitable dollars.

Family-based, Employee-Owned

Klean Kanteen is family-run, and employee-owned. We have a tight-knit, fun, team-oriented culture, with a robust employee training and development program. With a casual office setting and open work environment, you’ll find most people in jeans and t-shirts. Most importantly, we’re all here to make a difference, and enjoy plenty of exciting challenges ahead.

General Purpose:

The Sourcing Manager coordinates, manages, and ensures execution of assigned product development and special project activities directly with Klean Kanteen suppliers. This is accomplished by performing the primary job function of facilitating timely, accurate, and relevant information between Klean Kanteen internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Emphasis is placed on meeting project timelines and working to overcome challenges as they arise.

Organizational Chart / Reporting Relationship:

Supervision Exercised: None

Supervision Received: Sr. Manager, Supply Chain

Essential Functions:

• Manage all assigned external sourcing relationships
• Generate and implement efficient sourcing management strategies
• Successfully manage all Sourcing projects as assigned

Duties / Responsibilities to accomplish Essential Functions:

Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Relationship Management:

• Employ skills and techniques that demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the importance of culture in building effective supplier relationships.
• Manage all assigned suppliers and contracts
• Effectively work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for contracts and pricing.
• Partner with vendors to decrease inventory burden throughout the Supply Chain.
• Manage the supplier scorecard process using a continuous improvement approach.

Strategy Development:

• Identify risk and disseminate relevant information to key internal stakeholders regarding supplier status, competitive data, changes in market dynamics, and industry trends.
• Analyze internal requests for projects, including: scoping requirements, creating timelines and project plans, defining supplier requirements and executing requests ensuring all stated needs are met.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to meet strategic and new product needs.
• Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers and negotiate accordingly
• Develop and deploy strategies to reduce costs of components and finished goods.

Project Management:

• Manage execution of new product development through liaison with suppliers and KK internal staff.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis through competitive benchmarking.
• Facilitate effective & timely communication (direct & indirect) between key internal stakeholders and suppliers, including but not limited to: email communications, voice conference & video, face-to-face meetings.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Actively supports code of conduct related to sustainability and environmental stewardship
• Actively participates in the development plan for the team as in their own professional growth plan
• Actively supports a culture of accountability while maintaining the camaraderie and friendly nature so valued by the staff and leadership team of Klean Kanteen
• Works in close collaboration with the entire organization
• Measures and monitors progress against objectives and performance targets
• Effectively collaborates with internal and external constituencies
• Follows departmental and company processes and procedures

Mission and Values:

• Is a champion and advocate of the mission in all actions and interactions with our customers, partners and staff
• Actively supports Klean Kanteen values

Job Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skill, Ability and Core Competencies:

• Cultural humility and sensitivity
• Excellent communication skills: written and verbal
• Ability to identify and/or develop effective and efficient systems to support objectives
• Constantly drives for results that meet operational objectives while meeting or exceeding customer expectations, thus continually strengthening the brand
• Consistently exhibits company values and ethos in all interactions with associates, customers, suppliers, and external constituents
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Hardworking, accountable and organized
• Proficient in MS Office Suite

Education or Formal Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in SC Management, Business Management or equal and relevant work experience required
• Bilingual in English and Chinese (verbal, written and typed) preferred

Experience:

Direct or relevant combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform job functions.

• 2-3 years’ experience working directly with Off-Shore suppliers preferred

Material and Equipment Directly Used:

• Computer and data management systems – ERP.
• PC, printers, facsimile, copy machines and other standard office equipment.
• Microsoft Office Suite and Project

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

• Ability to travel internationally up to 30% time (approx. 4 Months) annually
• Ability to conduct meetings with overseas clients after standard business hours
• Standard business / cubicle environment
• Bending, and reaching forward, sideways, and overhead; Finger dexterity to perform functions on computer and access files
• Sitting for long periods at a time

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