Strategic Sourcing Manager Indirect Marketing, Br

Herman Miller - Zeeland, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Zeeland, MI

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Strategic Sourcing Manager for Indirect Marketing at MillerKnoll is responsible for managing the total cost and performance of selected categories and contracts related to key indirect goods and services. This role involves strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and supplier development to continually improve the total cost of ownership through value stream improvement. The position requires effective negotiation and relationship management with suppliers, as well as collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage the total cost and performance of selected categories/contracts of key indirect goods and services.
• Conduct strategic sourcing for services, items, or commodities with supervision and coaching.
• Develop specifications/requirements, conduct market analysis, cost analysis, RFx, implement solutions, and manage supplier performance, with supervision and coaching.
• Draft moderately complex contracts with moderate risk to the company, subject to review by the Director of Strategic Sourcing.
• Influence others to meet milestones and coordinate the work of others, potentially leading cross-functional project teams.
• Lead and negotiate complex agreements that may pose high risks to the company, with minimal or no supervision.
• Understand and apply lean manufacturing principles to solve small to medium lean office problems using the PDCA process with coaching.
• Manage relationships with assigned suppliers and influence them to align with company objectives.
• Support business partners in identifying and implementing Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and improvements as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Materials Management, Finance, Engineering, or Operations Management.
• 4 years in a professional procurement role with exposure to various manufacturing processes and commodities.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of business operations, including Finance, Accounting, Legal, Materials Management, Engineering, and Quality.
• Ability to interpret financial statements and understand cost elements in complex situations.
• Demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Cross-functional leadership skills and ability to influence others without formal authority.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) preferred.
• Understanding of formal project management principles.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employment including veterans and people with disabilities.
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.