The Strategic Sourcing Director is responsible for leading procurement activities for the North American Plastics operations with the mission of supporting ConMet’s business strategy by developing and managing a supply chain that enables a sustainable competitive advantage. These Procurement activities include, but are not limited to, direct material procurement, sourcing & supplier management, analytics, and forecasting.
From working at one of the largest employee-owned companies in America to our excellent employee development programs to the diversity of our people, we’ve got a compelling story as to why you’ll love being part of our team.
This role requires working in an office environment (not hybrid or remote) at ConMet's corporate headquarters in Vancouver, Washington. Non-local candidates must be open to relocation (relocation assistance available.
Key Duties
- Establish and implement robust sourcing strategies by commodity and region to ensure reliable supply, mitigate risk, and drive value improvement.
- Control, monitor, and evaluate the sourcing process and supply base via key performance indicators (KPI’s) and driving short and long term goals.
- Assess and revise existing supply chains in support of the operational needs and plans of the Company.
- Lead continuous learning and evaluation of the global supply chain to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
- Manage and develop direct reports and provide exceptional support and training to advance their development within the organization.
- Negotiate, review, and manage contracts for the procurement of direct materials and services.
- Identifies sourcing opportunities, service improvements and product standardization
- Collaborate with Sales on pricing to ensure ROS is maintained as direct material costs change, including implementation in contractual language and ongoing cost information and data sharing.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Strategy and Operations to define, evaluate, and manage make vs. buy sourcing strategies.
- Support digitalization in procurement to enable operational excellence e.g. P2P.
- Define and manage supplier compliance policies and reporting, including conflict minerals, ESG, et al.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Advanced degree in Planning, Purchasing or other business-related field preferred.
- A minimum of ten (10+) years of progressive experience in a supply chain function in a widespread organization with multiple sites for manufacturing.
- CPSM or MCIPS Professional Certification preferred.
- Automotive Experience and knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, & ISO 14001 certification(s) preferred.
- Experience with Injection Molding & Resins preferred.
About ConMet
ConMet, a division of Amsted Industries, is a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, aluminum castings, and structural plastics to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry. Founded in 1964, ConMet innovation has been critical in designing, engineering, and manufacturing revolutionary technologies for trucks and trailers. Today, ConMet products are standard equipment on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America and have a growing footprint worldwide.
ConMet is committed to creating products and services that align with critical customer needs. The development of more efficient products, processes, and technology that transform the way customers run and maintain their vehicles is central to ConMet’s vision.
Diversity & Inclusion Pledge
At ConMet, differences are not ignored but celebrated. Our goal is to encourage a deeper understanding of our people, pulling out knowledge and experiences to ignite creativity. We are committed to achieving workplace equity by intentionally creating a work environment where all people are respected, accepted and have a sense of belonging.
Because people are what drive our success, ConMet’s Diversity and Inclusion program empowers all employees to embrace their individuality and share their abilities to further our innovations, thus improving the lives of our employees and customers, and strengthening our position as a leader in our market.
Compensation & Benefits
- New hires generally start between $124,986 - $178,551. The full salary range for the position, across all geographies is $124,986 - $214,261 per year. The upper portion of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.
- Targeted annual bonus is based on company performance to objectives during the fiscal plan year which runs from October 1 – September 30.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability protection.
- Vacation plan – ConMet offers exempt employees a paid vacation benefit that provides the flexibility to take time off from work based on factors including good discretion, sound performance, and consideration of overall team and business needs.
- Paid sick leave up to 10 days (80 hours) per calendar year.
- ConMet offers an extremely strong retirement package:
- ESOP - Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). The Company contributes 10% of considered compensation into this plan each fiscal year.
- 401k - The Company provides a 401(k) Plan with a 4% employer contribution match.
- Ten paid holidays per year.
- Wellness reimbursement.
ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.
