MASCO Canada Ltd., St Thomas, ON
Term: Full Time Permanent
Wage: Based on Experience

Job Description:

• Direct import purchasing.
• Facilitate one-stop supplier and product sourcing solutions – OEM, ODM, new technology, innovation for new product development.
• Manage supplier life cycle process from introduction to phase out, develop and continuously enhance relationships with supplier in day-to-day communication with comprehensive sourcing skillset.
• Manage supplier performance by using supplier scorecard and performance management tools, lead the corrective action process meeting with suppliers until actions have been completed.
• Support sourcing strategy execution through supplier sourcing optimization.
• Manage supplier RFQ and business award analysis.
• Conduct department data analysis, reporting and lead Power BI initiatives.
• Sourcing responsibilities include a focus on Supplier relationship management, price, contract/T&C negotiations, supply sustainability, and preparation of future sourcing initiatives for the specific category.
• Actively implement and identify cost saving opportunities while work closely with Engineering on Value Engineering direct and indirect costs.
• Acts as the contact for internal stakeholders in identifying sourcing needs for new product development and understanding procurement policies, processes, and requirements.
• Participate and manage cross-functional activities including as sourcing lead for assigned category.
• Perform new and existing supplier assessments with Corporate Audit teams.
• Ensuring governance and customer specific compliances are core function of supply base, ensure no risk to product quality, supply and overall liability.
• Understand and analyze market intelligence/ conditions to determine optimal leverage for Masco.
• Establish partnership and strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders (Suppliers).
• Work closely with overseas counterparts to ensure alignment in sourcing initiatives.
• Travel is required, up to 40%, to maintain close management and relationships with suppliers.

• At least 3+ years relevant supplier and product sourcing experience in manufacturer, buying office / trading /manufacturing industries.
• Work independently, solve problems and take ownership on initiatives with creative out of the box thinking.
• Collaborative, relationship builder, quick learner, highly organized, result oriented, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work with ambiguity.
• Strong business acumen, data driven and analytical thinker.
• Experience sourcing Mechanical and Electrical products and their development, an asset.
• Experience in Business and New Product development Sourcing practices and initiations.
• Understanding and experience with Total Cost of Ownership.
• Sourcing and business management networks will be considered an asset.
• Understanding of engineering design and manufacturing fundamentals.
• Understanding new product development flow, Stage Gate process, an asset.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, Oracle, SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power BI and PowerPoint) and Smartsheet are required.
• The ideal candidate will have Supply Chain or Business Management Certification or Diploma or 5 years of direct strategic sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment. Equivalent combination of education and experience would also be considered.
• The candidate should be able to travel domestically and overseas.

Apply directly through company website at:  https://masco.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MascoCanada