KHS is a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of filling and packaging systems for beverages and liquid food we are a world-class player. Our customers have trusted in our passionate pioneering spirit and first-class technologies for over 150 years. However, we can only remain world class if we continue to find new employees who make just as high demands of themselves and the quality of their work as our customers make of us at KHS. Are you one of them?
We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Sourcing Manager to lead supplier management and sourcing initiatives that support our global manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, driving supplier performance, and ensuring the reliable and cost-effective supply of materials and components.
The ideal candidate will bring experience sourcing within complex manufacturing environments and a proven track record of supplier negotiations, category management, cost reduction initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration. This individual will serve as a key partner to Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams while supporting a global supplier network.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support business objectives, supply continuity, quality requirements, and cost targets.
- Lead supplier selection, qualification, onboarding, and development activities across assigned commodities and categories.
- Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts, commercial terms, and long-term agreements to achieve cost savings and operational objectives.
- Manage supplier relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for strategic suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), including cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and service levels.
- Conduct supplier business reviews and implement corrective action plans when performance expectations are not met.
- Identify and execute cost-reduction opportunities through supplier negotiations, value engineering, supplier consolidation, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Partner closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and After-Sales teams to support new product introductions, product changes, and operational requirements.
- Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry conditions to mitigate supply chain risks and identify sourcing opportunities.
- Lead RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, and make-versus-buy discussions as needed.
- Develop and maintain supplier scorecards, sourcing reports, and executive-level updates on supplier performance and sourcing initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts within the supplier base to improve quality, delivery performance, and overall value.
- Travel domestically and internationally to visit suppliers, conduct business reviews, perform supplier audits, and support strategic sourcing initiatives.
Your Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, category management, procurement, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated success leading supplier negotiations and managing commercial agreements.
- Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies across multiple commodities or product categories.
- Strong understanding of supplier performance management, KPIs, supplier scorecards, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience working with domestic and international suppliers in a global manufacturing environment.
- Ability to build strong relationships and effectively influence internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Experience conducting supplier business reviews, supplier audits, and supplier development activities.
- Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a quarterly basis.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance offered at 30 days of employment
- Generous Educational Reimbursement program
- Company sponsored Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
- 401K with Company Match
In order to ensure our success in the future, too, we need first-class employees – and we also have plenty to offer them.