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Company Description

Hobart Service, an Illinois Tool Works Company, has been in business for over 125 years and is the trusted source for Commercial Food Equipment Service Solutions. We have over 1,800 associates nationwide who serve as valued partners to our customers. Our employees are dedicated to providing the best customer service, give back to the communities where they live and work, and demonstrate the ITW values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.

SUMMARY

This position will have global/regional/local responsibilities for driving competitive commodity and category supply strategies ensuring lowest Total Cost and overall Best Value for the organization. Reducing working capital and inventory by negotiation planning and execution. Utilize Strategic Sourcing and Value Engineering for sole and single sourced supply base elimination. You will manage Supplier Relationships including supplier performance to support the commodity/category and/or business to ensure supply continuity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These are the most significant job duties performed. The size, scope and complexity of assigned duties and responsibilities are dependent on the level and experience of the incumbent. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each assigned essential duty satisfactorily. Other responsibilities or special projects not specifically listed below may also be assigned.

• Responsible for strategic sourcing categories and/or commodities following the 5 step ITW Strategic Sourcing process. Responsible for structuring and negotiating supplier contracts to manage risk and ensure consistency with overall sourcing strategy. Track record of working with Lean principles and implementing Kanban with suppliers. Establish a rolling 3-year Strategic Sourcing pipeline. (30%)
• Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management. Work with suppliers to reduce total cost of ownership. Identifies, evaluates, and selects preferred suppliers. Develops and manages strategic relationships with preferred suppliers. Monitor and improve supplier performance (scorecard) in terms of delivery, quality, and cost. Implement root cause and correction action for discrepant material and parts from suppliers. (20%)
• Partners with product development team and/or Product Managers and Quality in New Product Development. This includes identification and qualification of suppliers for new products and sourcing new parts for BOM and Kits. (10%)
• Build a Strategic Sourcing playbook. Be a change management champion. Drive continuous improvement to documented processes and procedures. (30%)
• Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to develop requirements and enterprise strategy to identify suppliers, establish service level agreements and key performance indicator requirements, and monitors performance consistent with established goals and performance measures. (10%)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has supervisory responsibilities and carries out these responsibilities in accordance with the ITW’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, addressing complaints, coaching/mentoring for performance and resolving problems.
• These supervisory responsibilities for the sourcing function must be in line with the goals and objectives set forth by the Strategic Procurement Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in business, Materials, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.

4+ years of Procurement experience

4+ years Team Lead/Supervisory experience

Desired Education/Experience

5+ years in Strategic Sourcing is preferred, but not required.

Certificates and Licenses

Certification of Professional Supply Chain Management is preferred but not required.

Six Sigma Green Belt Preferred but not required

Job —Specific Knowledge

To perform this job successfully, the individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of these areas as they relate to the primary functions of the job.

• Able to utilize business and market data to identify and prioritize sourcing opportunities.
• Must possess strong negotiation skills.
• Able to identify and manage projects from concept to implementation and successfully drive project results.
• Expertise in the sourcing of raw materials (i.e., metals, plastics) and parts/components used in manufacturing. Experience in outsourcing is a plus.
• Successful sourcing of greater than $20M annual spend.
• Global Sourcing experience a plus.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Technical and Analytical Skills

• Working knowledge of Windows applications and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations a plus
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to read and interpret large amounts of data and make decisions using that information.

Time Management and Communication Skills

• Sound judgment and excellent written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally with individuals from within and outside of the organization. International experience a plus
• Prioritize regular workload, special tasks, and concurrent projects, allocating time and resources to ensure that work is completed accurately and efficiently within established time frame.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities

Leadership Skills

• Must be able to adapt to a fast paced, constantly changing environment.
• Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing and growing team members as well as developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Proven collaboration skills with the ability to effectively supervise, coach and influence employees.
• Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative work relationships both internally and externally.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this role, the employee is exposed to a normal office environment and occasionally required to walk through a warehouse and/or manufacturing environment. The employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and peripheral vision.

Working Conditions

Professional office environment and occasional time spent in a warehouse and/or manufacturing environment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn in required locations including but limited to eyes, ears, foot and/or other protective devices as required.

Hours of Work

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Travel Required

• Up to 25%

Why work for us?

• Competitive pay
• Great insurance options with low premiums
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401K with company match
• Extensive on-the-job, online, and classroom training
• Safety-conscious work environment

Hobart Service is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ITW and Hobart Service are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for all employees. To demonstrate this commitment, Hobart Service is tobacco-free (including e-cigarettes) on campuses and within company vehicles and maintains a drug-free workplace.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please contact Human Resources at service.hr@hobartservice.com to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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