Strategic Sourcing Manager

Our client is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of wire and cable products.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:  

• The Strategic Sourcing Manager will report to the Vice President of Strategic Global Resources
• This reporting relationship will, in conjunction with similar reporting roles in North America and China, form a copper management team
• This team will focus on the complete supply chain for copper worldwide.
• In addition, this position in Europe will provide essential services to the entire European business effort
• Therefore, this position will frequently report results and respond to requests of the CFO – Europe.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The primary responsibility of the Strategic Sourcing Manager (SSM) is to manage the copper supply chain through all European entities
• This includes the annual negotiations with suppliers, contract execution and compliance, inventory management, hedging functions and supplier relationships. 

This individual will:

• Lead the effort to develop sourcing strategies including the mix between cathode and rod as well as developing new supplier relationships and maintaining established ones. 
• Seek to lower the total cost of procurement across all Europe entities while at the same time ensuring continuity of supply.
• Own the hedging function in Europe
• The hedging is largely in support of the sales effort and close ties to the sales team will be required to effectively hedge the procurement of copper with the sales commitments. 
• Take advantage of Company’s global network and market conditions to extract value from the market at no or minimal risk

EDUCATION

• A Bachelors degree in Business is required
• An MBA or other advanced degree would be an advantage in this assignment
• Excellent communication skills including English (French, Italian and German are a plus).

EXPERIENCE:

• A total of 10 years business experience in the metals
• Strong experience working with LME in a hedging role (Hedging metals strongly preferred)
• Immediately engage with team to develop strategies for the program.
• Analyze present situation for each region, and define opportunities and targets (“landscape overview”).
• Evaluate current processes and team.
• Build a comprehensive strategic and tactical plan in order to achieve new results.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the structure of the organization, its customers, products and services

COMPENSATION

• A meaningful compensation package will be developed for the successful candidate that includes a base salary, annual bonus, liberal vacation policy, relocation expenses along with health insurance and a retirement program that is considered to be outstanding in the market. 
• There is a strong possibility for promotion in the future for the successful candidate at this company, which is a global entity that maintains a strong leadership position in their industry.
•  A formal and complete specification will be forwarded to individuals we deem qualified.