Regional Sourcing Manager

Are you looking to join a world-class manufacturing organization? At Husky TechnologiesTM, we strive to be the best with a strong foundation built on innovation, collaboration and a unique culture with great people. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution - we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team - **What we offer**- Excellent benefits package and retirement savings plans as well as life insurance program - Competitive vacation policy promoting work-life balance - Challenging career opportunities and growth - Opportunity to work, innovate and collaborate with passionate people who drive change - Amazing team - we are the best in the world at what we do- ** Husky Technologies**TM** Campus**- Large, beautiful campus with clean, state-of-the-art air-conditioned offices and manufacturing facilities with high air quality, climate control and outstanding safety records - Onsite fitness and wellness center - Organized out - and indoor sports activities such as running teams, and bicycle teams - Access to onsite medical practitioners - Onsite cafeterias with fresh and healthy meal options - Free parking- - ** Job Description** - **Responsibilities**- Contribute regional insights and executional leadership to the overall global category strategy. - Develop, lead, and manage strategic sourcing initiatives within the region to support global objectives. - Serve as the primary point of contact for regional Strategic Relationship Management (SRM) suppliers, ensuring performance and resolving operational issues. - Collaborate with Global Sourcing Managers and Lane Leaders to align regional plans with global procurement goals. - Drive cost reduction initiatives to support annual budget targets, including tracking of purchase price variance (PPV) and material cost savings. - Monitor and provide updates on purchase order status; act as the next escalation point beyond the Purchasing Manager. - Deliver critical input on supplier lead times, capacity, and variability to inform inventory management and supply planning. - Identify and communicate potential supply shortages and readiness risks. - Ensure all regional materials are shipped in alignment with lead time requirements. - Act as the on-site representative ("Boots on Site") during supplier escalations to investigate, report, and resolve production or quality issues. - Support supplier audits in collaboration with Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs). - Partner with the supplier quality team on commodity-specific challenges, driving root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions. Ensure compliance with relevant federal/state regulations, and internal policies, procedures, and standards. **Qualifications**- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred. - Demonstrated experience in technical and commercial supplier evaluations. - Strong track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and supplier development efforts. - Background in tool steel alloys and/or surface engineering a plus. - Minimum 2 years of experience in a Commodity Manager, Sourcing Manager, or equivalent role, with a strong regional network and understanding of key market drivers. - Demonstrated ability to deliver results with deep knowledge of commodities and strong sense of ownership. - Proven experience in developing and executing regional sourcing strategies. - Solid technical understanding of manufacturing processes for relevant commodities. - Experience in new product introduction, including technical feasibility assessments and supplier capabilities. - Strong understanding of total landed cost, basic cost accounting principles, and inventory optimization. - Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and process mapping. - Skilled negotiator with strong analytical capabilities and strategic thinking. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other analytical tools. - Highly organized with excellent follow-through and attention to detail. - Effective communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership. - Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure. - Experience working in a global, cross-functional team environment. - Willingness and ability to travel regionally or internationally to evaluate suppliers, technologies, and new opportunities. - Fluent English - Additional languages such as German considered a strong asset- - Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky TechnologiesTM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. No agency or telephone inquiries p